# 31 CFR § 100.3: Lawfully held coin and currencies in general

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 31 CFR § 100.3
- **Heading:** Lawfully held coin and currencies in general
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 31—Money and Finance: Treasury > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Money and Finance > CHAPTER I—MONETARY OFFICES, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > PART 100—EXCHANGE OF PAPER CURRENCY AND COIN > Subpart A—In General

## Text

The official agencies of the Department of the Treasury will continue to exchange lawfully held coins and currencies of the United States, dollar for dollar, for other coins and currencies which may be lawfully acquired and are legal tender for public and private debts. Paper currency of the United States which has been falsely altered and coins altered to render them for use as other denominations will not be redeemed since such currency and coins are subject to forfeiture under Title 18, United States Code, section 492. Persons receiving such currency and coins should notify immediately the nearest local office of the U.S. Secret Service of the Department of the Treasury, and hold the same pending advice from the Service.

## Nearby sections

- [31 CFR § 100.3 § 100.3 Lawfully held coin and currencies in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.3.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.4 § 100.4 Gold coin and gold certificates in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.4.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.5 § 100.5 Mutilated paper currency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.5.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.6 § 100.6 Destroyed paper currency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.6.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.7 § 100.7 Treasury's redemption process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.7.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.8 § 100.8 Packaging and shipping of mutilated currency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.8.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.9 § 100.9 Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.9.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.10 § 100.10 Request for examination of uncurrent coin for possible redemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.10.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.12 § 100.12 Exchange of fused or mixed coin.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.12.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.13 § 100.13 Notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.13.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.16 § 100.16 Exchange of paper and coin to be handled through Federal Reserve banks and branches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.16.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.17 § 100.17 Location of Federal Reserve banks and branches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.17.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.18 § 100.18 Counterfeit notes to be marked; “redemption” of notes wrongfully so marked.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.18.md)
- [31 CFR § 100.19 § 100.19 Disposition of counterfeit notes and coins.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.19.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-31-100.3. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.