Chapter

The Process of Making Paper for US Money
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32:16 - 41:12 (08:55)

The host takes the listeners through the fascinating world of how US dollar bills are made - from finding fiber for the paper to designing the final currency, everything is explained in detail.

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The process of making fake money involves finding the right printer, software, ink and paper.
32:16 - 33:51 (01:35)
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Counterfeit money
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The process of making fake money involves finding the right printer, software, ink and paper. To create a grid of what the $20 bills will look like, it requires 8 separate metal printing plates, one for each color, one set for the front and one set for the back.

Chapter
The Process of Making Paper for US Money
Episode
102: Money Maker
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
A key element of counterfeiting is the paper used, which is why it's difficult for counterfeiters to obtain without raising any suspicion or alerting law enforcement.
33:51 - 36:00 (02:08)
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Counterfeiting
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A key element of counterfeiting is the paper used, which is why it's difficult for counterfeiters to obtain without raising any suspicion or alerting law enforcement. They need someone willing to procure it for them as buying such large quantities themselves would be a red flag.

Chapter
The Process of Making Paper for US Money
Episode
102: Money Maker
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The paper used to print US currency is a specific blend of 75-25 cotton-linen with a 21-pound thickness and contains a watermark and a security strip.
36:00 - 37:55 (01:55)
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US currency
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The paper used to print US currency is a specific blend of 75-25 cotton-linen with a 21-pound thickness and contains a watermark and a security strip. Frank Abagnale, the subject of the movie "Catch Me If You Can", needed this paper for a cover story about printing bond certificates.

Chapter
The Process of Making Paper for US Money
Episode
102: Money Maker
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
The process of making custom paper can be challenging, especially for those who want a smaller run.
37:55 - 41:12 (03:17)
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Custom Paper
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The process of making custom paper can be challenging, especially for those who want a smaller run. Sourcing the right fibers and finding a paper mill that can create a specific type of paper can be difficult.

Chapter
The Process of Making Paper for US Money
Episode
102: Money Maker
Podcast
Darknet Diaries