Secure Currency Paper For Free

Avoid obvious places like your sock drawer, office, or purse. Hiding it in plain sight could mean an inconspicuous container in the freezer or a box in the pantry. Ensure the bills and coins are in an airtight, secure bag to protect against critters and moisture.

You can avoid most issues by storing your notes individually in clear sleeves made from a polyester material such as Melinex (mylar). They isolate your notes from contaminants while protecting them from physical damage, dust, fingerprints and abrasion from other notes.

Best way is to Spread them out on a Dry Towel.. or unroll a paper towel.. and lay the bills flat?. they will be dry in no time? BTW, US dollars are Not Printed on Paper? they are printed on Fabric?. so they won'y come apart if run thru a washing machine?

Visible light causes damage as well. So, be careful not to expose your notes to high levels of either natural or artificial light. Framed works should always be mounted so that there is an air space between the glass and the note. The note should not be in direct contact with the glass.

If it's torn, you can use some tape to repair the bill or you can exchange it at your local bank. If the damage is more dramatic you can take or mail the money to the mutilated currencydivision of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where it will be reviewed by UScurrency experts.

To reduce the sticking, just fan out the stack and spray with glass cleaner. We usually keep a bottle under each cash register so it's always handy. The bills curl a bit when wet and become easier to handle." ~ Paula S., Fred's, Inc.

If you store collectible paper currency or other documents in scrapbooks, three-ring binders, or other organizers, you should be sure to use acid-free paper and adhesives whenever possible, and consider sheets of PVC-free plastic or mylar to help keep the documents and bills free from contact, dust, and moisture.