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What are US banknotes printed on?

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Modern US bills are printed on a special paper made from a blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen.

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How many trees are cut down annually to produce US dollar bills?

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How many Five Dollar notes does the Royal Australian Mint make a day?

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What are the us banknotes above 100 dollars?

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How many trees are cut down to make a one dollar bill?

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