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Assuming you're referring to a bill printed after 1928, there are very few fakes because the bill's value is too low to make counterfeiting it worthwhile.

Neither $1 nor $2 bills incorporate modern security features like watermarks or color strips, though. If you're really uncertain about a particular bill, about all you can do is:

(1) Look at the paper to see if it contains tiny blue and red threads. These are added to the paper and are very difficult to replicate in a fake.

(2) Examine Jefferson's image. It should be sharp and the lines should be crisp and regular.

(3) Check the "teeth" in the seal or seals on the bill's front. They also should be sharp and evenly-spaced.

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