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Why is US money green?

Updated: 11/7/2022
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The choice of green for U.S. currency dates back to the 19th century, among other things as a means to help foil counterfeiters using the then-new technology of Photography to copy bills. There's an extensive discussion of green inks on the Bureau of Engraving and Printing website, linked below.

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