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How hard is it to pass counterfeit money?
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While it is relatively easy to counterfeit certain denominations of U.S. currency, such as ones and fives, passing counterfeit money is still difficult and can carry severe penalties. Federal law requires that the counterfeiting of any U.S. currency be done with materials and processes that replicate the intricate security features found on authentic bills, making it increasingly more difficult to pass fake bills. In addition, since the majority of crimes related to counterfeit money involve face-to-face transactions, it can be difficult to know if the person accepting the money is familiar with the security features.