New analysis of Benjamin Franklin's early paper money reveals previously unknown ways the pioneer safeguarded printed money notes against counterfeiting
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-benjamin-franklin-helped-foil-early-american-money-counterfeiters-bf51f8c7The early paper money featured images of intricately veined leaves that were nearly impossible for counterfeiters to copy.
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