Tag: Forgeries
Mounties Get on the Trail of Coin Counterfeiter
A man has been arrested in Canada for allegedly uttering counterfeit circulation coins. So far, 10,000 counterfeit coins have been removed from circulation by the authorities. One detail makes the counterfeits particularly recognisable.
Over 40,000 Fake US Coins Seized
US authorities seized more than 40,000 fake US coins with many Morgan and Peace dollars. The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation assisted in this operation and says, if genuine, the counterfeits would have a retail value of about $2 million.
All Gold Sovereigns At One Glance
“The Gold Sovereign Series” has become the standard reference when it comes to Britain’s legendary gold coin. A new, revised edition added all new sovereigns and fractionals issued since 2017.
“Fake for Real” – Exhibition at the House of European History
“Fake for Real: A history of forgery and falsification” is a new exhibition at the House of European History in Brussel. Coin collectors know that fakes can be as interesting as genuine works: explore the fascinating world of forgery, fakes and falsehoods!
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 3: British Sovereigns
British sovereigns are popular collector and bullion coins – and often forged. Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in this article how counterfeit sovereigns can be identified.
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 2: Austrian Ducats
Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? Particularly popular collector coins are frequently counterfeited. The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in several articles how counterfeits can be identified. Today we take a closer look at Austrian ducats.
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 1: Swiss Vreneli Coins
Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? Particularly popular collector coins are frequently counterfeited. The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in several articles how counterfeits can be identified. Today we take a closer look at Swiss Vreneli coins.
How to Tell Cheap Tungsten from Precious Gold
Peter Zgorzynski demonstrates chances and challenges using latest technology to distinguish Tungsten from Gold. Which equipment does really help to find out whether an ingot or a bullion coin is made of pure gold?
Caution! Fake Medals and Poppy Pins Came on the Market
The head of a militaria business counterfeited and sold fake military medals and supplied poppy pin badges on eBay. Now a court passed the sentence. Here you can cast a glance at his workshop.
The Counterfeiter From the Valais
This year marks 140 years since the death of Joseph-Samuel Farinet, the most famous counterfeiter in Switzerland. In the 19th century, he flooded the Valais with 20-rappen pieces. The Swiss National Museum is telling his story within their blog.