Is destroying money a felony?


Is destroying money a felony? Burning money is illegal in the United States and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, not to mention fines. It's also illegal to tear a dollar bill and even flatten a penny under the weight of a locomotive on the railroad tracks.


Does ironing money ruin it?

Ever hear of a book titled “Fahrenheit 451”? Paper money in the USA has to meet stringent requirements, by design, so a quick ironing, without steam, will not damage it. Of course, this is a testable matter: iron a one dollar bill. As for polymer currencies, I would not do that: too risky.