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Originally Posted by pxmcc
so no one wants to stay on topic? fair enough. let the mods do their jobs, or not. i give zero fucks all total.
OP, be careful with this group of trolls. they already wrecked one newbie hobbyist's handle and reputation. don't let them make you their 2nd vic..
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I was on topic with my suggestion on the night shift at the nursing home and taking my sperm to the bank.
Further on topic on how to make money:
Step-by-step process
1. Special paper production
U.S. currency isn’t normal paper—it’s a blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen, made by the private company Crane Currency.
Tiny red and blue fibers are embedded in the paper
Higher denominations include security threads and watermarks
2. Design and engraving
Artists and engravers at the BEP create detailed designs using a method called intaglio engraving (raised ink).
Portraits (like George Washington on the $1 bill) are engraved into metal plates
Designs include intricate patterns to prevent counterfeiting
3. Printing (multiple stages)
Printing happens in layers:
Offset printing: adds subtle background colors
Intaglio printing: presses ink into the paper, creating the raised feel
Letterpress printing: adds serial numbers and seals
Each sheet contains multiple bills (e.g., 32 notes per sheet depending on denomination).
4. Security features added
Modern bills include:
Color-shifting ink
Security threads
Microprinting
3D security ribbons (on newer $100 bills)
These features make counterfeiting extremely difficult.
5. Inspection
Every sheet is carefully checked—first by machines, then by trained inspectors. Defective notes are destroyed.
6. Cutting and packaging
Sheets are cut into individual bills, bundled, and packaged for shipment.
7. Distribution
Finished currency is sent to the Federal Reserve System, which distributes it to banks across the country.
Important note
Creating or attempting to reproduce U.S. currency outside this official process is illegal and treated as counterfeiting under federal law.