The Basics

How much counterfeit money is in circulation? What bill is the most commonly counterfeited? What is money made of? How does that 'pen' detect counterfeit money?
Learn the answers to these and other questions by using the links below. You can even view interactive versions of various denomination bills to see what the government does to try and make bills harder to counterfeit.

The Details

Interactive Note - View interactive versions of various denominations and learn about the different notes security features.
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Visit this government site to learn how money is made and get answers to a variety of questions.
Interactive Money Quiz - Take the quiz on this page to test your money knowledge.