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Contact: Paul Jackson
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202-334-2138
National Academy of Sciences

A path to the next generation of US banknotes -- Keeping them real

A PATH TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF U.S. BANKNOTES -- KEEPING THEM REAL, a new report from the National Research Council, identifies emerging counterfeiting threats linked to advances in digital imaging technologies. The report also explores a variety of new currency features that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing could employ to keep ahead of the threats.

Advance copies of the report will be available to reporters only beginning at noon EST on Friday, Feb. 23. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 10 A.M. EST ON MONDAY, FEB. 26.

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To obtain a copy, reporters should contact the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.


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