Authentic bills have tiny, randomly embedded red and blue security fibers woven into the paper. They look like little threads or flecks of colored lint, not printed-on dots. If you see a bunch of them that are clearly drawn on the surface with a pen or marker, it’s a dead giveaway.
Counterfeit Money
Pro tip: Don’t try to pick them out with your fingernail—they’re part of the paper, not stuck on top. Think of them as the sprinkles on a really important, government-approved doughnut.
