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Another (of several) feature to help deter counterfeiters, and as a help to people with limited vision.

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Q: Why is the 5 purple on the 5 dollar bill?
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If you are referring to newer 5 dollar bills with a large purple 5 on the reverse, they are only worth $5, they are simply redesigned to make it harder for people to counterfeit. If you are referring to some other "purple 5 dollar bill" it was altered with when it left the Federal Reserve and have little collector value.


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