MarkCermak said:
When we originally designed these referral cards years ago (before Tony copied the idea and began selling it here) we did a bit of research. The federal government has some laws dictating what you can and can't do as far as US currency reproduction.
As I interpreted it, I'm not sure these would be acceptable.
Heck, some printers wont even print any type of currency reproduction in green. We've run into a few of those over the years.
These type of referral cards can be a great marketing tool when used (and promoted) in a referral system. They have been an important part of our referral system for a long time.
There is no denying it, your card was the inspiration for my own. However this was no copy and paste job, I spent a great deal of time developing the card. Originally I had intended it only for my own business marketing, but after receiving so much positive feedback and requests for custom cards from friends, I decided to sell my better mousetrap. As far as the level of detail and quality of my design, there really is no comparison.
Here are the facts on US currency reproduction in advertising:
"In short, reproduction of U.S. Currency, in black and white or in
color, is legal for numismatic, educational or advertising purposes
provided that the final illustration is either less than 75% of the
original size or more than 150% of the original size. There is no
restriction on the size of the negatives, no restriction on electronic
images, and no restriction on film or television use. There is also
specifically nothing in the law that requires that the image be
altered in any way, such as removing the serial numbers."
From
http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v02n46a03.html
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