Guardians of the Greenback: The Secret Service’s Currency Protection Role From 1865 to the DHS Era
Long before presidential protection became its defining mission, the United States Secret Service was founded specifically to combat the epidemic of counterfeit currency that threatened to collapse the post-Civil War economy. Understanding this history gives collectors a richer context for the notes they hold, the security features those notes carry, and the legal frameworks that govern reproduction of US currency today.
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