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Counterfeit Corner

Most central banks will classify their counterfeit banknotes to determine the types of threats presented by the counterfeiters. This may be as simple as identifying the printing processes on the counterfeit as digital or traditional. Or it could be an in-depth analysis of the individual characteristics of the printed image along with the security feature simulations.

Counterfeiting - November 27, 2024 midnight

Counterfeit Corner

€11 million sophisticated counterfeiting print shop dismantled in Naples.

Counterfeiting - September 30, 2024 midnight

Counterfeit Corner

Counterfeit deterrence requires a three-pronged approach. Banknote design security, public education and law enforcement.

Counterfeiting - August 2, 2024 midnight

Counterfeit Corner

In this article, Kerre Corbin of Kerrency details what happens to counterfeits when they are handed in and considers whether these notes included in the counterfeiting statistics reported by central banks.

Counterfeiting - June 4, 2024 12:01 a.m.

Counterfeit Corner

Possession of counterfeit versus intent to defraud. What’s the difference?

Counterfeiting - May 1, 2024 midnight

Counterfeit Corner

Many counterfeiters use a common method of counterfeiting called ‘bleaching’ to create their fakes. This technique is frequently observed in countries that have the same size banknotes across all denominations, such as the US dollar.

Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight

Around the World – Counterfeiting Update

A new periodic series of articles in Currency News™ will summarise information on counterfeit currency around the world, starting in this issue with the Czech Republic, Ghana, Kosovo and the Philippines.

Counterfeiting - April 3, 2024 midnight

Counterfeit Corner

What is the primary reason that most countries issue a new banknote to replace an older design? To help prevent COUNTERFETING!

Counterfeiting - February 29, 2024 midnight