It was anticipated that the adoption of a national currency in 1863 would solve the counterfeiting problem. However, the national currency was soon counterfeited so extensively it became necessary for the Government to take enforcement measures. On July 5, 1865, the United States Secret Service was established to suppress counterfeiting. http://miloplanz.xzblogs.com/21053533/una-llave-simple-para-counterfeit-money-unveiled