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U.S. currency paper is composed of 25% linen and 75% cotton, with red and blue fibers distributed randomly throughout to make imitation more difficult.

All mutilated currency submissions for possible redemption MUST be submitted using BEP Form 5283. All required form fields MUST be completely filled out. If any of the required fields on BEP Form 5283 are incomplete, you will not be able to print the form.

U.S currency is produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and U.S. coins are produced by the U.S. Mint. Both organizations are bureaus of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Crane and Co., a Massachusetts-based company, has been providing the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing with paper for U.S. currency since 1879. Federal Reserve notes are a blend of 25 percent linen and 75 percent cotton.

All mutilated currency submissions for possible redemption MUST be submitted using BEP Form 5283. All required form fields MUST be completely filled out. If any of the required fields on BEP Form 5283 are incomplete, you will not be able to print the form.

Unfit currency for redemption is currency which is unfit for further circulation because of its physical condition such as dirty, defaced, limp, torn, or worn. Unfit currency should not be forwarded to Bureau of Engraving and Printing for redemption, but may be exchanged at commercial financial institutions.

Often times, even financial institutions won't accept cash if it's too damaged. This is because the Federal Reserve does not accept deposits of mutilated money from banks and credit unions.

If you have damaged or mutilated currency, or need currency replaced, contact the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. If you have currency you suspect is counterfeit, contact your local Secret Service Field Office. For questions about coins, please contact the U.S. Mint.