Currency Fun Facts
Posted On: January 26, 2026 by Prevail Bank in: Banking / Money Management
Friday Fun: It’s Cloth!
----- Reprinted from the Wisconsin Bankers Daily eNewsletter 12-12-25
The term “paper money” is a misnomer. U.S. banknotes are made from a special fabric that is 75% cotton and 25% linen — an incredibly strong blend that helps bills survive accidental trips through the washing machine. The fabric contains wiry red and blue synthetic fibers disbursed...
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