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The king of counterfeiting: How he forges US dollars

Americans say, "If it sounds like a dream, it probably is."“

Recently, numerous advertisements for counterfeit coins have appeared on Facebook… including, for example, an Australian kangaroo gold ounce, silver Morgan dollars, and even unique pieces like those sculpted by the Russian artist Roman Putin. These are all being sold through fake websites, and strangely enough, gold and silver, large and small coins, are all priced at a uniform rate of approximately 201 TP4T USD! These advertisements are unlikely to fool you…

counterfeit currency

There is still a fear, perhaps even terror, of the bogeyman called counterfeit currency that grips a large number of enthusiasts. Today we present to you a counterfeit coin created using a laser – a relatively new technique in the field of forgery. Let's examine it scientifically to uncover its secret together: The coin on display is from my personal collection and is a crown of Queen Victoria in the design known as the "Widow's Head," issue...

Information is the amateur's weapon

As we've mentioned many times before, information is the most important weapon an amateur can possess. That's why I'm sometimes surprised to see amateurs who have access to these tools yet choose not to use them, preferring to rely on others. Take, for example, these two coins issued to commemorate the January 25th Revolution. They were issued using the technology of circulating currency and were never released in the form of…

Fakeness in the world of hobbies

Since its inception, "The Arab Collector" magazine has taken upon itself the task of warning enthusiasts about counterfeiting methods in the world of hobbies, such as stamps and medals, as well as in the field of coins, where a number of counterfeit pieces have proliferated, such as those that circulated for a time on Chinese websites, in addition to those that appear from time to time on eBay. Counterfeiting is like war; it's a back-and-forth affair, and we find…

counterfeit gold bullion

A warning has been issued regarding the increasing supply of counterfeit gold bars imported from China. Most are made of copper plated with a relatively thick layer of gold. The bar, while encased in plastic, appears very convincing, but upon opening it, imperfections become apparent, revealing its forgery. Testing with a Sigma metal detector confirms the forgery beyond any doubt.

When the genius of the forger truly shines through...

Imagine this story, my friend: Some time ago, someone presented this coin to the American Numismatic Society for authentication. It was in excellent condition, and it's known that this date without the mint letter is common (worth approximately 350$ at 65 degrees), while with the mint letter S is very valuable (3600$ at the same degree!). Naturally, the assessors examined the letter and the surrounding area…

Janvier coin minting machine

This is perhaps the most accurate method currently known for counterfeiting currency: reverting to the original using a Janvier die for minting… The Janvier die was invented by the French sculptor Victor Janvier in 1899. He wanted to invent a machine that could reduce the design from the plaster mold made by the sculptor to the steel die used for minting coins. Simply put, the plaster mold is installed…

Electrotype counterfeiting of coins

One method of counterfeiting currency is the electrotype method. Ironically, it was once the preferred method for both serious collectors and museums to create copies of rare coins for their collections, whether for study or display. Currently, counterfeiters abroad do not favor this method because it is relatively difficult, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and most importantly, it is limited to producing a single coin.

Not all that glitters is gold... or even silver!!

The Sultan Fuad riyal is a fairly good forgery, but the Arabic script, especially on the reverse (which bears the coin's face value), appears thinner than that on the piastre, shilling, and two-piastre coins of the same issue. The coin has a weight and diameter proportionate to Egyptian royal riyals (28 grams and a diameter of 39.5 mm), and the chain closely resembles the chain of coins issued in 1917 by the mint...

The Counterfeit Chinese Currency Series

A new episode in the series of counterfeit Chinese currency – the Sultan Fuad riyal. The forgery isn't excellent and can be detected by comparing the thickness of the font, especially the number 20, with images of the original coin, or by comparing the same design to smaller denominations. The chain also looks poorly made, with wider eyes than usual on Sultan Fuad coins. Will this riyal flood the markets?

counterfeit silver riyals

Although this is an exclusive report for Al-Muqtana Al-Arabi magazine, it is unfortunate news for Egyptian collectors. Silver riyals from the 1917 issue, known as the Indian coinage, have arrived in China this year. Several indicators suggest these riyals are not authentic to the discerning collector and can be easily detected. However, this is likely a preliminary test and an important indicator of…