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What is a US dollar bill made of? |
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It is made from Crane Paper. Crane is a manufacturer that makes paper specifically for the mint.
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The paper used to print money is called "rag" -- it actually contains a significant amout of cloth to help prevent ripping and extend the life of the bills.
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It's made of cotton linen and silk. But first it's carved on a sheet of metal.
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Not quite! The image to be printed on the bill is ENGRAVED (not "carved") on printing plates. The plates are put into a press which then prints the image. Because different colors and other items (e.g. the serial number) are used, each bill actually receives three separate impressions to create the full image.
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Notes are printed on paper made by the Crane Paper Company of Dalton, Massachusetts, and made of 75% cotton and 25% linen.
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