WINCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Police in Winchester are alerting local businesses to be on the lookout for movie prop currency that has recently been used in transactions at stores around Cheshire County.

The Winchester Police Department said the fake bills closely resemble real U.S. currency and can easily be mistaken for legitimate cash during busy transactions. Authorities say they have received reports of the bills appearing at local businesses, though it remains unclear how many stores may have encountered them so far.

The bills in question appear similar to $20 notes and feature the likeness of former president Andrew Jackson. At a quick glance they look authentic, but a closer inspection reveals several markings indicating they are not real money.

Officials say the bills contain phrases such as “For Motion Picture Purposes” and “In Props We Trust,” along with statements indicating the notes are not legal tender. Those disclaimers appear in multiple places on the bills but can be easy to overlook if someone is handling cash quickly.

Photos of the bills have been shared publicly on the Facebook page for the Drewsville General Store to help businesses and residents recognize the fake currency.

Police are urging anyone who accepts cash to carefully check bills before completing a transaction and to watch for the markings that identify the notes as prop money. Anyone who encounters suspected counterfeit or prop bills is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.