What kind of paper is u.s. currency printed on?
The distinctive look and feel of U.S. currency starts with the paper it’s printed on. That paper is a blend of fibers that is actually more like cloth than paper.ProductU.S. currency is printed on a paper, or “substrate,” called Marathon High Durability.FormulaThe substrate is three-quarters cotton fibers and one-quarter linen fibers. To enhance durability, only the longest fibers are used. A printed note weighs about 1g.Security FeaturesThe paper is embedded with random red and blue threads as a way to verify authenticity. Depending on the denomination, other security features of the paper include watermarks and microprinted strips.ManufacturerMarathon High Durability is manufactured by Crane & Co. of Dalton, Massachusetts. The company has been supplying currency paper to the U.S. Treasury since 1879.CrimePossession of blank currency paper—or anything with the same composition as currency paper—without authorization of the secretary of the Treasury is a federal crime punishable by
