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Dose this to apply to currency around the world or just specific dollar?

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This only applies to US dollars. For currency in other countries, refer to the information published by the appropriate ministry or department in that country.

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Are they still using one dollar bills?

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Yes, one dollar bills are still used and produced, although many people now use credit and debit cards instead of paper currency these days.

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Should the green ink run when it gets wet?

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No, none of the ink should run in the bill gets wet. If the ink does run, then you have a counterfeit.

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Do the bills have a hidden line that only appears in the light?

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No, one dollar bills do not have a hidden line that appears in UV light. Only applies to $5 bills and up have this security feature.

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I have a bill that is $100 on the front but one dollar on the back. I’m guessing that it’s counterfeit, would that be correct.

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Most likely, yes. It's possible it's two bills stuck together, but if you know that they aren't, then you can be sure that it's counterfeit.

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What does it mean when a dollar bill glows under an ultraviolet light?

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One dollar bills do not glow under UV light. Only bills $5 and up have a security thread that glow when placed under a UV light.

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Are counterfeit silver certificates currently being circulated?

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Yes, most likely. Silver Certificates have also been counterfeited in the past, so those counterfeits are probably still circulating too. Make sure to verify them closely before buying any.

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Is a counterfeit dollar bill a little smaller than a real bill?

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Not necessarily, but if there is a bill that is a little smaller than the real bill, then it's most likely a counterfeit. US dollars are printed to an exact size, and mistakes are highly unlikely.

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What if the federal reserve bank seal is a D instead of a B?

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It's legit. The letter indicates which of 12 Federal Reserve Banks printed that particular bill.

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Can the letter inside the Federal Reserve Bank seal be any of several different letters?

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Yes. The letter will indicate one of twelve different Federal Reserve Banks that print money.

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