Counterfeiting

Counterfeit Currency & the Creation of the Secret Service
On July 5, 1865, the Secret Service was created with the sole mission of suppressing counterfeit currency. The Secret Service has exclusive jurisdiction for investigations involving the counterfeiting of United States obligations and securities.
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History of Counterfeiting
The counterfeiting of money is one of the oldest crimes in history. At some periods in early history, it was considered treasonous and was punishable by death.
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