U.
S. CURRENCY/COUNTERFEITING
Go to www.ustreas.gov/topics/currency/index.html
INSTRUCTIONS: Familiarize
yourself with this Web site. Find the section for “advanced counterfeit
deterrence”. Click on it and answer the following questions:
What year did the last major
design change in US paper money take place?
Why has the incidence of
counterfeiting risen?
From the “If you suspect
counterfeit” section answer the following:
What 8 things should you
do if you suspect counterfeit money?
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________
3. ______________________ 4. ______________________
5. ______________________ 6. ______________________
7. ______________________ 8. ______________________
What 7 security features are in bills to help detect counterfeit?
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________
3. ______________________ 4. ______________________
5. ______________________ 6. ______________________
7. ______________________
- Go back, click on “Currency
Design Update”
- Click on “read about
it”
- Click on “interactive
bills presentation (interactive $20)”
- Click on the “eye”
for a virtual tour: Answer the following:
What should the $20 portrait
look like?
Where does the “watermark”
appear on the $20 bill?
What side is the “security
thread” found on when looking at the $20 bill?
Where do the words “USA
20” appear on the $20 bill?
Click on Youth Education,
and then click on the “Fun and Games” icon. Test your knowledge
by taking playing these games:
- Design Your Own Bill
- Treasure Trivia Time
- Catch a Counterfeiter
Susan Dixon
Lafayette High School
Williamsburg VA
