Hello, I am in the process of creating a series of printed displays that will contain US & Foreign currencies and coins. These items will be for sale and directed towards the education market. I am aware of the size restrictions per Federal Regulation Title 31/411. Does anyone have any additional resources they can point me to, regarding the legalities of reproducing currency? More so, foreign currency, the above law only refers US Currency. I will most likely see a lawyer, but would like to be as informed as possible.
Googling for "using pictures of xxx currency" seems to be a good start: Europe: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/ecb/legal/pdf/l_11820130430en00370042.pdf Australia: http://desktoppub.about.com/od/scanninggraphics/a/money_australia.htm
Can only print on one side, backside blank. You have to look up the federal guidelines for it. I love the art work of old US currency so I looked at buying some in the past and was always curious why the size was slightly different, and not printed on the back.
Just consulting with a lawyer for an hour or two will likely set you back $2-$300 so it might not be worth it depending on what you plan to do, exactly. I don't believe reproductions of U.S. currency can only be printed on the front and not on the back. It's the size of the reproduction that is what is important. I believe reproductions should be something like 25% larger than genuine notes. They should also likely have "copy" printed on them, in keeping with the HPA. What country are you located in? Applicable rules, regulations and guidelines you may need to follow will vary from one nation to another.
... and the rules that apply to BoE notes can be viewed here: http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/Pages/reproducing_banknotes.aspx
Bank of Canada is very specific on what you can image with their notes, even on a website they want a disclaimer on the image.
More like untangling a can of fish hooks. But such are the obstacles of the entrepreneur role. Thanks everyone for your replies. //I am located in the U.S.
