Fake/Counterfeit Pens On Old Bills.

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James Hicks Valued Member 179 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 2:30 pm I was wondering how well counterfeit pens work on old bills. I just got, in my change, a 1950A series $20 bill. When I tried to spend it, the cashier took out her counterfeit pen, and marked it. The Counterfeit Pen said that it was counterfeit. I took the bill back and gave her a different one. My question is, is the bill fake? I did some research, and apparently the pens use an Iodine solution, that reacts with starch. The changed bill composition in 1960. Is my bill real, but the cashier did not have advanced enough technology, or was she right, and my bill is fake? Report this Post to the Staff

SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 2:41 pm Your information is correct concerning the currency dates and the validity of the Counterfeit Detection pens. I guess it could be counterfeit but doubtful. Are you able to provide photos/scans of the front and rear of the note ? Report this Post to the Staff
James Hicks Valued Member 179 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 3:19 pm Thanks. I have actually heard rumors of these pens calling coffee filters legitimate money. Report this Post to the Staff
nemlas Valued Member United States 213 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 3:38 pm Spray it with aquanet hairspray and it will pass the pen test Report this Post to the Staff
SteveInTampa Pillar of the Community United States 4637 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 4:39 pm Appears legit. Take it to your local bank. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 5:12 pm Not the best pics, but sure looks OK to me. to the Paper Money Forum! Report this Post to the Staff
James Hicks Valued Member 179 Posts	Posted 07/31/2019 7:01 pm Thanks! @nemlas, LOL, I am trying to see if it is real. I know the ways around it. Report this Post to the Staff
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