How to spot a counterfeit bill - Tien Nguyen
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Authentic dollar bills are equipped with many security features to make them difficult to forge. But that doesn’t stop counterfeiters from trying to fool people with fakes. Luckily, anyone can help catch a counterfeit; all you need are a few simple tools and a bit of chemistry. Tien Nguyen details the chemistry behind counterfeit cash.
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What Have you learned from the video on counterfeit money?
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William Gsota
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I learned that finding a counterfeit bill is easier than I had previously have thought. I didn't know iodide could react to starch that is found on those bills thereby helping me not get in trouble with the law.