Free Currency Readers

Beginning in September 2014, the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), partnered with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, began a four-month pilot program to distribute free currency readers to NLS patrons. These small devices, also known as iBill Talking Bank Note Identifiers, use either speech, a tone, or a vibration to alert visually impaired or blind persons to the amount of their paper currency. To receive a free money reader NLS patrons can call or email the Mississippi Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped:

 1-800-446-0892

lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us

Not an NLS patron? Give the number above a call and our staff can get you started on the application process.
Once you request your free money reader, it may be a few months before you receive it. You will be placed on a list that will be sent to NLS. We are hoping that the money readers will be sent to patrons in the late Fall. There is a limit of 1 money reader per patron. Beginning in January 2015, the money readers will have their national rollout and become available for U.S. citizens who have visual impairments or are blind.

For more information, call the number above or head to this website: http://www.moneyfactory.gov/uscurrencyreaderpgm.html.