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• In 1990, thirty-six percent of the dollar value of known counterfeit currency passed in the U.S. was produced overseas, mainlt in Colombia, Italy, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.

• In 1990 over seven billion notes worth about $82 billion were produced for circulation by the Federal Reserve System.

• Over 95% of the new bills printed are used for replacing old bills and the other 5% of the bills printed are used to support the economy.

• They print over 38 million bills in and day which is more than $541 million.

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