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I have research about "Writing on money might be illegal". Then finally I found these Info. I will drop here them for you. Read and know.

Writing on money is called Mutilation of national bank obligations

 “Whoever mutilates, cuts, defaces, disfigures, or perforates, or unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association, or Federal Reserve bank, or the Federal Reserve System, with intent to render such bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt unfit to be reissued, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”

United States Code

TITLE 18 – CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
PART I – CRIMES
CHAPTER 17 – COINS AND CURRENCY
§ 333. Mutilation of national bank obligations

However, that shouldn't scare you.  Legality exists to continue your enslavement.  Submit or not.

By possessing papers that have graffiti on them does not imply that the defacement was by the current possessor.

Okay until I read your last line I was scared! But I don’t think that anyone will write in obligation with federal reserves or other financial institutions in straight forward way. I mean there are so many articles, blogs and public readings who depicts the bad ways banking sector, abuse the financial system because it doesn’t serve the public well.


If thats happening then people will write for their justice and they have full authority of doing so.


According to first amendment of United States you have “Freedom of Speech and Expression”which means there wont be any problem as long as people are publishing something thats need justice in lawful way.

Well that's where you're wrong, writing on money and stamping money is legal. A common theme among people that think otherwise is that they think defacement is simply drawing on it, while that isn't true in the least. The only things that you can't do on the currency is attempt to change the denomination through drawing, advetise for a business / service / etc, or burn or shred the currency to the point where it would be regarded as not able to be part of circulation.

Read more here https://www.stampstampede.org/faq/yes-its-legal/

I don't live in the US but I have always though that it is illegal to vandalize fiat everywhere. Seriously, I get annoyed when I find bills with phone number on them. This is not like the movies b****s. You're not in Serendipity.  ;D

And it's supposed not to be fold, but sad to say, many people in my country fold the paper money and sometimes people squeeze it so much that it looks so bad.

writing on money in our country is too much.sometimes it is too much.But in country its not crime.But I think on this issue government should pass a law. Because Taka(৳) or money is our national asset.

This is probably too much of a rule for others but I think it is just right to implement rules regarding the vandalization of paper money. I am tired of seeing some messy paper bills that I often get as change from the public market and groceries. I doubt if someone will ever dare vandalize fiat currencies after this has been implemented on many countries. I don't find folding paper money wrong sometimes so I think this law needs a revision first.

Thats is a crimanal offence beyond national currency under the obligations of the national bank that clearly stated all the prohibited act or doing against the national bank bill will be charge to impresonment or fined because that is the basis of disrespecting money.

           Sadly but that is also what i have noticed in my country. I don't even think that it is illegal anyway, well there are some who doesn't accept folded or those paper money that already looks like a tissue paper, but still most of them are being used as a currency, and i am not also sure if the banks are still accepting it.

It can be if it is intentional or have motives. I know there is a law but to arrest or fine someone is the hardest thing to do. What if this bill you have right now is already have graffiti on it and that was passed on you from the groceries as change. And does the government agency will have the time to go after one person and to another with a dollar bill being vandalised.

This regulations are present in European Union to so i suppose it is a standard situation considering that the currency are national treasure and since it is printed as a Governamental paper, i think it is somehow normal.

This wouldn't be a problem for people, the burden of proof here lies with the Government. They need to find evidence pointing you are the one who mutilated the U.S. Dollar not unless you are caught directly by a government authority. This law is created in order to protect and respect the United States own currency. Pretty tough punishment if proven guilty plus having a criminal record for vandalizing the currency is pretty big for a small crime.

How about some dirts on money? is it illegal too ?

Writing on bills isn't illegal, I'm fairly sure of that.  Writing isn't mutilation.   Cashiers even test the validity of high value notes with a marker--it's common practice.   In any case, how is this related to bitcoin?  And another point is that no one is going to get prosecuted for writing on money.  No law enforcement agency gives two shits about that.  Cops don't even enforce the no-texting-while-driving law, and that could get someone killed.

Yeah, that really looks horrible. Not just the folding... it gets wet too. That really ruins the money. I'd want to at least experience polymer fiat before the government decides to force everyone into digital money.

The police isn't going to go after someone the defaces money.

Was there anyone already jailed because if writing something on a bill?


I use to write something one a bill but before I learned it, there were already a lot of bills pass through my hand which already have some writings on it - some were list of things to buy on a grocery store.  ;D

It is still a grey area to prove that the note is damaged in the possession of the note holder or not thus, I don't think any government should make any such decision and label it illegal. I appreciate the steps taken by the central bank of India in this regard.

* The RBI has clarified that currency notes with scribbles are legal tender - If banks refuse to exchange soiled notes, they can be fined INR 10,000 (http://www.livemint.com/Money/CxUgWMrIL9Q1d4XPAcNJ4K/If-banks-refuse-to-exchange-soiled-notes-they-can-be-fined.html).

This step prevented bank authorities from rejecting soiled currency notes. Oh the other hand, central bank also working in building awareness among general public about the same.

* RBI to launch awareness campaign for not writing on currency notes (http://www.thehindu.com/business/rbi-to-launch-awareness-campaign-for-not-writing-on-currency-notes/article5408745.ece).

So there are viable solutions even without declaring it illegal. I am not supporting those who write on currency notes but I don't want innocent citizens to suffer.

Is thus even a thing? Who does that writing in cash money? Yet another reason why crypto currency in general is better than cash. You can't writ on it  :D. But seriously how are they going to enforce this new law?

In fact, similar laws exist in all States. The fact is that paper money are property of the state. Their production costs money and in the event of a partial destruction of the state ensures their replacement. You are only the temporary owner of money. Why are you so surprised? If you hire a car you are responsible for his safety.

This is illegal in most jurisdictions as it destroys the paper money and causes the government to replace those mutilated paper money.

I am curious though, why are you posting this here? This is like a off topic post and surely it would either be deleted or moved by the mods for sure.

I dont know if illegal writing on the money in the USA but for me is illegal any money you have because this is the government or national bank property you dont write anything on the money i think there is a law in all country someday i need research about that.

Also selling toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday on Rhode Island

You would be amazed to know what kind of dirt are found on money. Paper money can reportedly carry more germs than a

household toilet. And bills are a hospitable environment for gross microbes: viruses and bacteria can live on most surfaces for

about 48 hours, but paper money can reportedly transport a live flu virus for up to 17 days. It's enough to make you switch

to Bitcoin, just because of that.  ;)

In my country it is, for me it is one of the most improtant things in each country and it has to be illgal to just vandalize material money.

How about the legal framework got into existence might be on the basis of devaluation of paper money. Not only with USA, but the same prevails all around the world with different law. Still this is not cent percent followed, because every person doesn't have the same understanding in this regard.

All what i know about defacement of currencies is that it's a violation of the united states law . I'm pretty sure that any one who intends to cut or try to replica  bill could be fined or imprisoned for a period of time between 1 and 6 months or he could be fined and imprisoned . there's a secret service which handles all these matters and i'm pretty sure they got a website you could visit to collect more details . But nothing in the law prohibits writing on bills unless what you wrote will make it unusable any more . People might get advantage of this loophole and write websites on paper bills or promote for certain things by writing on the edge of the paper in such way that vending machines will still recognize it thus "usable" .

That is correct because you don't own that money technically it is still owned by the country and mutilation of it is a violation of the law.
I just don't know how are they going to identify the real person who defaced the money.

It is a big problem for governments that the people write on the faces of currency. In my country people are strictly prohibited from writing over the currency notes and if somebody write on the face of the picture given on the currency that note will not be acceptable anywhere in the whole country. Now the people take care of receiving paper currency from other people to avoid such hurdles.

Why do people have a problem with this? Why would you even want to deface money? It's made out of paper, but that doesn't mean you should write on it. Would you deface Bitcoin if you could?

Money costs money and resources to print and the state shouldn't have to spend simply because you can't stop yourself from being a child. It's not a liberty to vandalize everything you can get your hands on in my opinion. This law has a practical reasoning behind it, and people really shouldn't deface money, whether they're from the US or not.

In my country you can see much of paper money from different looks, just like a money that cut into two but repaired by the use of a clear tape, crampled money, money that looks like tissue paper and some has altered and make fun of the faces on paper money, but in the US I thought that there's no law about this because I received a  USD that has been vandalized

Writing on money illegal in any country. All notes are the property of the state. You are only temporarily their users. If you rent a car you can use it to their advantage but to put this car damage you are eligible. Than banknotes differ? It is surprising that you do not understand.

I'm not even sure of there's any logical reason why people would write on money. I get vandalized money all the time from changes when i make purchases and though it's never really a big deal, i think people shouldn't do it whether it's illegal or not. I mean there's a lot more better things to do with your spare time right?

Writing in money is illegal and disrespectfull because its the trade mark of your country so why should you vandalize it.for me in order to decipline those people writting in the money,if they found guilty they must pay a fine or implementing public services under the republic act constituional law,so that no one would disobey it.

yes really it is illegal to write a money you can be a criminal not only in usa but also here in our country this is really illegal they can put you in a jail or you have a case.

So how about the unconcern writing on the money ? Is it counted as illegal thing?

yes it is really illegal not only in USA but in all country they might be put you in jail or whatever because this is really illegal.

It is proven that cocaine and blood micro residues are found in tons of paper bills as well.
Also, fuck the fed reserve fuck the fucking banks, if you are here is because you need freedom from actual financial system enslaving humanity.
Also, it seems that people dont read properly, OP says (last two lines)

So keep drawing and writing fuck trump on 100USD bills please.

I think it any other country writing or puttig marks on money is a violation of their law as similit to what you have detailed this is a mutilation of a property of the nation and causes also destruction of ko eh that is otherwise should be preserved

I think that's probably the case in most countries, I know it is also illegal in the UK but I do not believe it is a law that is ever enforced, although I believe the punishment is simply a fine and having the money confiscated.

Its not illegal its a crime for writing something on a countries money, writing on a paper money you are also disgracing the country, the symbols on the money represent how strong and great a country is and by vandalizing on the money means you are mocking them.

As users mentioned it's crime and in some countries it's stated that currencies on which writings were made won't be usable anymore. I'm not sure, how that'll be possible, but countries have regulated such methods with the currency usage.

I think this has been observed in many countries, because the cost of creating the paper bills are higher than the actual value of the paper bill.
That is why it is prohibited. One more reason is to pay respect to the country's currency.

It’s not illegal I think it’s a crime and I think it’s not a good thing to do so because it give a very bad impression to the other countries and even to its own people as well and it’s not only  in USA I see in many countries they are wring on money which a very bad habit son in some countries I saw that most people are using public property for walk caking so  I think it must be stop and there must be a punishment for this act .

Yes writing in money might me illegal in USA because that is money we should respect the money and money is the currency of our own country you we should honor our own currency

Not only in USA but around the world it’s not legal to writ on money because it give a bad impression to the people and to the world I know there are some countries who are writing on moneys which is not a good thing and some people they are using public property and they are writing on walls so government need to take strong action against them and I hope people will also understand that it’s our property we should look after them.

Those bills get destroyed and replaced by banks. I don't think it should land people with prison time. I don't think such a law would be enforce, but banks are supposed to not give those bills back to customers. And the majority of customers would not accept such bills.

The only way I see them enforcing this is if they have a big time criminal who they can't have no current charges on, but they somehow have proof that he defaced money. But even then, what are the chances. Maybe the criminal used $100 bills to light up his cigarettes.

I don't think so that it is illegal to write anything on money, because i knew government can't be strict in that way  ;D Lols. I can understand that government can't give you permission to write anything on the denomination of the currency or they can't give you any kind of permission by which you make any major changes on the currency and nor you can use it for any other marketing or advertising services. I still remember while counting the currencies i used a pencil to mark down the counting numbers.

Why do people even write on money? Really hate it when I receive money notes with stuff written on them. Makes it harder for me to use it purchase items, especially from small time vendors who are really picky about the condition of the note.

That's absolutely right mate, that's what i did too i don't receive exchange money from any public market or anywhere in a public place where i saw paper money that are picky condition with tears at the corner because national currency is somewhat you respect in your country as will as you give importance national property. And to subject creator it must be honored and respect the rules of national currency.

Of course it is illegal. I don't get it, why would someone write something on money. It doesn't make any sense especially if you can just get a piece of paper and do your thing on it. There is no excuse for this, just don't write anything on money. For wear and tear on money, it is a hassle sometimes when you purchase something and the seller rejected the money. This happen to me and it was the only money left in my wallet. I hate it when this happen but there's really nothing we can do but to follow the law. We need to go to the nearest bank and ask for replace. We keep on complaining but it is one of our obligation as a citizen.

That's nothing new, it's been illegal for quite some time as much as I know, unleast in my country. Also  you can go to whatever bank you want to and just replace it, just with the ripped bill. I mean if someone, who owns a smaller private business, writes his ad and phone number on money bills and let them circle, that would pretty much be a free marketing.

I don't live in the United States, but it is also illegal in our country. I am not an expert on this and I have not read the whole law. But I guess that the thing is, one cannot really prove who did it the writing on paper money. Aside from phone numbers, and vandals on the faces, animals, and places printed on the money, too much folding also removes the protection features of the money.

So is in my country . The rules on bank notes is almost the same. Bank notes cannot be staplered, drawn, cut and others also writing in it. Bank notes is a legal tender and we should respect it as our medium of exchange.

Here in my country writing on money is illegal but the law is "little known" by the citizen. People are used to staple, write on money doing their everyday transaction, citizen nd government should hnd on hand to implement such laws. So government fund wouldn't be wasted.