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Euro Counterfeits: Fraudsters Increasingly Target Commemorative Coins
The number of counterfeit euro coins surged dramatically in 2023, with €2 coins—particularly commemorative issues—being the primary targets. Counterfeiters are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques, while investigators are analysing new varieties to track down illegal minting operations.
John Highfill († 15 June 2025)
Tulsa, Oklahoma rare coin dealer John Highfill, founder of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable and author of a landmark 1,200-page reference book, The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, passed away on June 15, 2025. He was 82.
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Bruno2024-04-04 09:39:312024-04-04 13:03:19Counterfeit Detection: Altered Prussia 20 Mark
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Lucie Loechel2024-11-14 10:03:272024-11-14 10:11:12The Eve of the Battle of Philippi: An Aureus Featuring the Portrait of Brutus
Spectacular Coin Hoard Discovered in the Province of Utrecht
A hoard of 404 coins has been unearthed in the province of Utrecht. It is probably the first find on the European mainland to include both Roman and British Celtic coins. The coin find underlines the importance of the Lower Germanic Limes for the Roman invasions of Britain.
Access to Cash Becoming More Difficult: Bundesbank Sees Growing Challenges
Despite declining numbers of ATMs and bank branches, the Bundesbank currently still considers access to cash in Germany to be secure. However, in its March 2025 monthly report, it warns of clear downward trends.