Genuine U.S. Currency Production, Security Features, and Counterfeiting

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1 Genuine U.S. Currency Production, Security Features, and Counterfeiting Ken Huffer SAIC Phoenix Field Office Genuine Currency

2 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND the U.S. adopted a national currency Civil War - nearly 1/3 all currency in circulation was counterfeit July 5, was established to suppress counterfeiting Genuine Currency 2

3 INVESTIGATIVE RESULTS In a years time, more than 200 counterfeiters were captured and many counterfeit plants were suppressed Today, counterfeit U.S. currency represents 2/100th s of 1 % of all U.S. currency in circulation in the world Genuine Currency 3

4 U.S. Dollar Counterfeits US Dollar is de-facto world currency Approximately $765 Billion in circulation Up to 75% of U.S. dollars in circulation outside the About 75% of all $100 notes are circulated outside the U.S. Genuine Currency 4

5 Genuine Currency Production Currency Paper (Crane and Co., 1879) 100% rag content (75% cotton, 25% linen) Security Features Red and Blue fibers Security Watermark Security Thread Currency Ink (SICPA) Printing (Bureau of Engraving and Printing) Genuine Currency 5

6 1990 Style Banknotes Genuine Currency 6

7 Red and Blue Security Fibers Image fills this entire area (OR originates at the upper left corner of the area outlined and is sized to the full width or height of this bounding box.) Try to make multiple images approximately the same size Align and group images in an organized manner Image fills this entire area (OR originates at the upper left corner of the area outlined and is sized to the full width or height of this bounding box.) Try to make multiple images approximately the same size Align and group images in an organized manner Genuine Currency 7

8 GENUINE U.S. CURRENCY Two manufacturing methods are incorporated into U.S. currency: Intaglio Typographic Genuine Currency 8

9 Intaglio Print Characteristics Thick Ink Layer Raised Image Feathered Appearance Genuine Currency 9

10 Intaglio Images Genuine Currency 10

11 MAGNIFIED TYPOGRAPHIC IMAGE Notice indentation and depth Uneven ink distribution Similar to typewriter Genuine Currency 11

12 Typographic Images Small Head Notes Genuine Currency 12

13 1996 and 1999 Series U.S. Currency Same Paper Same Size and Color Same Printing Processes Same Historical Figures Same Historical Landmarks Genuine Currency 13

14 1996 & 1999 Style Currency Genuine Currency 14

15 1996 & 1999 Style Currency Genuine Currency 15

16 2004 Style Currency Genuine Currency 16

17 2004 Style Currency Genuine Currency 17

18 Additional Security Features Watermark Vertical Embedded Security Thread Color Shifting Ink Micro-Printing Fine Line Printing Additional Colors Genuine Currency 18

19 1996 Style Watermarks Genuine Currency 19

20 1996 Series $100 Security Thread Genuine Currency 20

21 1996 Style Security Threads Position and UV Fluorescence Genuine Currency 21

22 COLOR SHIFTING INK - $20 FRN The number in the lower right corner on the front of the note looks green when viewed straight on, but appears black when viewed at an angle. Genuine Currency 22

23 1996 Style $100 Microprinting Genuine Currency 23

24 Fine Line Printing - $20 FRN The $20 FRN has fine lines printed behind Andrew Jackson s portrait and the White House on the back plate The fine lines also appear in the Series 1996 $100 and $50 notes They are difficult to replicate using copiers and computer scanners Genuine Currency 24

25 Counterfeiting Methods TRADITIONAL COUNTERFEITING DIGITAL COUNTERFEITING Primarily Foreign Offset Equipment High Volume Plants Technical Skill Primarily Domestic Inkjet Office Equipment Smaller Volume Plants Print what you need Genuine Currency 25

26 Offset Printing Press Prints one side and one color at a time Offset plates are made from photographic negatives Becoming obsolete due to color ink jet printers and copiers Genuine Currency 26

27 Offset Counterfeit Typographic Genuine Genuine Currency 27

28 Magnified OMC Note Toner is made of fine plastic, affixed to the paper by heat and pressure The melted particles result in a similar raised appearance to that of an intaglio printing plate Genuine Currency 28

29 Toner Printing Genuine Currency 29

30 Inkjet Printing Genuine Currency 30

31 Raised Note Raised notes may have the numerals from high denomination bills glued or taped in the corners of lower denomination notes. Genuine Currency 31

32 Now What? 1. Pay attention to your $$ 2. If you suspect a bill, compare it to another 3. Identify who gave you the bill 4. Keep the bill and call for help Store Manager Police USSS (602) Don t do anything to put yourself or your customers in danger 6. Talk to the other Merchants Genuine Currency 32

33 Now What? 1. Is there suspect information? If not, victim should submit note to bank. 2. Can suspect information be followed up? If not, victim should submit note to bank. Information can be included on referral or Officer can respond. 3. Is the suspect still on scene? 4. How to contact USSS (602) What can USSS provide? Confirmation, History, Assistance Genuine Currency 33