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Ocelot II

(131,028 posts)
6. It's not illegal to write on a bill unless it makes it unusable, so don't worry about it.
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 03:40 PM
Apr 24

See #4.

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Illegal.................. Lovie777 Apr 24 #1
I approve. And it's NOT illegal to draw on dollar bills. jls4561 Apr 24 #3
No, it isn't illegal to write on it. Ocelot II Apr 24 #4
His name on it makes it "unfit for reissue." Sogo Apr 24 #8
Any bill you deface will have your fingerprints on it so not a good idea. Chakaconcarne Apr 24 #5
It's not illegal to write on a bill unless it makes it unusable, so don't worry about it. Ocelot II Apr 24 #6
At one point the Jacksonville Federal Reserve had $100 bills worth millions so contaminated with coke flashman13 Apr 24 #15
People have been marking bills for decades. Fingerprints? How many hundreds niyad Apr 24 #7
And for that matter I have a whole box Tree Lady Apr 24 #9
I have a great many myself. On the other hand, my fingerprints niyad Apr 24 #10
And the DNA of every other person who touched or breathed on it. 🤔 littlemissmartypants Apr 24 #13
pedo/rapist/traitor on any bill that I cannot refuse (cash back from niyad Apr 24 #2
I can't wait. 3Hotdogs Apr 24 #11
I think I will write "is a pedophile" not a texan Apr 24 #12
When Trump's name appears on the currency . . . AverageOldGuy Apr 24 #14
all I know is Skittles Apr 24 #16
You are all invited to my friend's stamping party after that disgustng niyad Apr 24 #17
If near a casino, the bills will probably be accepted in slot machines with small amount of writing. RoeVWade Apr 24 #18
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