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What to Do with Ripped, Torn or Damaged Money


Abstract: Will banks exchange ripped money? If more than half a paper note is present, you may be able to exchange worn currency at a commercial bank. But mutilated cash may require redemption through the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Publication Date: 2025-09-10