In March 2009 sellers in Canada began offering several Amero coins on eBay that are copyright infringements (copies) of original Amero designs. The sellers used Daniel Carr's picture of one of his original (genuine) coins for a few of their eBay auctions.   (more...)

Chinese counterfeiters are minting counterfeit coins. While an authentic coin could be worth over $100,000, you can get a counterfeit for under $2. In 1937, an inexperienced Denver Mint employee improperly used an abrasive stick in an attempt to remove   (more...)

The public has a role in maintaining the integrity of U.S. currency. You can help guard against the threat from counterfeiters by becoming more familiar with United States currency. Look at the money you receive. Compare a suspect note with a genuine not   (more...)