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New $5 Bill Entered Circulation on March 13

The new $5 bill, which has been redesigned to help foil counterfeiters, includes two new watermarks and an enhanced security thread that will help businesses and consumers validate the new bills.

The new $5 bill incorporates state-of-the-art security features that are easy to use by cash handlers and consumers alike. Hold the bill to the light to check for these features:

Watermarks: There are now two watermarks on the redesigned $5 bill. A large number "5" watermark is located in a blank space to the right of the portrait replacing the previous watermark portrait of President Lincoln found on the older-design $5 bills. A second watermark – a column of three smaller "5"s – has been added to the new $5 bill design and is positioned to the left of the portrait.

Security Thread: The embedded security thread runs vertically and is now located to the right of the portrait on the redesigned $5 bill. The letters "USA" followed by the number "5" in an alternating pattern are visible along the thread from both sides of the bill. The thread glows blue when held under ultraviolet light.

MEI (Mars)
MEI bill acceptors can be upgraded through the use of a Bill Programming Module (BPM). Bill acceptors can be sent to BCP Systems for upgrade or a Bill Programming Module can be purchased with a specific number of credits. Contact Customer Service at (800) 984-6759 for details. Additional Information...

CashCode

JCM

CashCode bill acceptors can be upgraded by installing a new memory stick inside the unit. Bill acceptors can be sent to BCP Systems for upgrade or memory sticks can be purchased with either a single download or multiple downloads. Contact Customer Service at (800) 984-6759 for details. Additional Information...

JCM bill acceptors can be upgraded through the use of a Bill Programming Module (BPM) and the appropriate firmware chip. Bill acceptors can be sent to BCP Systems for upgrade or a Bill Programming Module and a firmware chip (EPROM) can be purchased; there is no restriction on how many units of the same model can be upgraded. Contact Customer Service at (800) 984-6759 for details. Additional Information...

BCP Systems Manufacturing and Repair facilities are located at 1130 South Las Brisas Place, Placentia California 92870. Contact Customer Service at: (800) 984-6759