Frank Abagnale (of 'Catch Me If You Can' fame) covered this in one of his books.
They take a five and bleach it white, then print a $100 over it. That's why the hologram is of Abe. The paper feels real because it is real currency paper, just of a 5-dollar bill instead of a 100.
The security line is also in the wrong place because it is in a different spot for each denomination.
maybe it was just an error note
SlumberCloud 11 months ago
Frank Abagnale (of 'Catch Me If You Can' fame) covered this in one of his books.
They take a five and bleach it white, then print a $100 over it. That's why the hologram is of Abe. The paper feels real because it is real currency paper, just of a 5-dollar bill instead of a 100.
The security line is also in the wrong place because it is in a different spot for each denomination.
Greenpublican 2 years ago