Brian, Marshall. "How Counterfeiting Works." How Stuff Works. How Stuff Works, Inc.. 01 Nov. 2005 http://money.howstuffworks.com/counterfeit.htm

The allure of counterfeiting is obvious. If you could do it without getting caught, you would be able to print your own money and buy whatever you want with it. Counterfeiting is the ultimate technology for people who want to get something for nothing.

In the not-too-distant past, counterfeiting was a difficult and expensive endeavor. It required large printing presses and the ability to cut intricate designs by hand into metal plates. Today it is much easier to create counterfeit bills. As thousands of teenagers discover every year, you can create fake money with a PC, a scanner and a color inkjet printer in about 10 minutes.

Comments: This helps me to understand that it is easier to make counterfeits in modern days than back then.