The U.S. Secret Service, Treasury Department’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing and Federal Reserve are coordinating a global public education program to ensure the law enforcement community, as well as businesses and the general public, have the educational tools they need to prepare for a smooth transition to the new bill designs and to learn the easy-to-use security features.

A new $5 bill was issued on March 13, 2008. It will be followed by a new $100 bill. These redesigns are part of the United States government’s ongoing efforts to stay ahead of counterfeiting. Redesigned $10, $20 and $50 bills already are in circulation.

The government has developed educational and training materials about the new currency specifically for the media, business, law enforcement, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and the general public.

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• Counterfeit Deterrence – a fact sheet about counterfeiting of U.S. currency and the government’s successful efforts to combat it

• Media Center – a virtual press room

• Security Features Inserts - quick-reference images of the new bills, highlighting the security features

• Posters/Combination Brochure [Link to PDF to come]- posters

• Redesigned Currency – discover what’s new on the $5 bill

• Interactive Bills – take a virtual tour of the new bills

• U.S. Training and Education – download and/or order educational materials about the new bill

Should you find yourself speaking to groups about protecting against counterfeiting, this educational PowerPoint presentation may be helpful to you.

For further information about currency counterfeiting and related law enforcement matters, contact: United States Secret Service Office of Public Affairs, 202-406-5708