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Kerre Corbin

2 April 2024

2 min read

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

Kerre Corbin

29 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

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

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

1 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Levels of Euro Counterfeiting Remain Low in 2023

467,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2023, according to the European Central Bank, which is one of the lowest levels ever since the introduction of the euro in 2002 in proportion to total banknotes in circulation.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

1 Feb. 2024

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

How many counterfeit banknotes are in circulation? I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked this question. So, let’s look at how counterfeit banknotes are found and reported.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

22 Dec. 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Many people fall victim to the ‘Black Money’ scam, which is basically a get rich quick scheme. Usually there are no counterfeit banknotes involved, but I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

1 Dec. 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Established in 2020 to support national law enforcement authorities in their efforts to fight financial and economic crimes and aid international cooperation, Europol’s European Financial and Economic Crime Centre (EFECC) has recently released its first threat assessment on the matter.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

3 Nov. 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Why do so many shops rely on the counterfeit detection pen to authenticate their paper banknotes?

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

28 Sept. 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Do you want to hear about an actual counterfeiting case? Well, here is your chance! The High Security Printing (HSP) Conference Asia is taking place in Sri Lanka, 4-6 December 2023. Register now for what will prove to be a most interesting Counterfeit Workshop, entitled ‘Operation Timerbrier – A Counterfeiters’ Fall from Glory’.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

24 Aug. 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

This month we look at how to deter the most common types of counterfeits.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

31 July 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Let’s talk statistics, even though it is not my favourite subject!

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

31 July 2023

2 min read

Oumolat Becomes 1st BnEI Member from the Middle East

The Banknote Ethics Initiative (BnEI), which is 10 years old this year, now has 15 members after Oumolat Security Printing LLC was formally accredited by the BnEI Accreditation Council.

Banknotes Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

2 July 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

This month I would like to discuss the proliferation of novelty notes, which are purchased online and used in exchange for goods and services.

Counterfeiting

Kerre Corbin

31 May 2023

2 min read

Counterfeit Corner

Welcome to ‘Kerre’s Counterfeit Corner’. This new monthly column will cover many aspects of counterfeit banknotes and periodically include interesting counterfeit examples.

Counterfeiting

Jonathan Ward

26 April 2023

5 min read

The Paradox of Counterfeit Deterrence and Detection

When we look at a piece of art, what exactly are we seeing? This of course depends on who we are, expert or amateur; but it also depends on our mood, our state of mind, and how much time we have.

Counterfeiting

Alexander Huber

1 March 2023

2 min read

A Quick Trip to the ‘Enhanced’ Galaxy

Advanced technologies continue to improve and become even more sophisticated. This is definitely so for the enduring R+D work focused on reducing the banknote counterfeit threat.

Banknotes Counterfeiting Technology

Astrid Mitchell

22 Dec. 2022

2 min read

Digimarc CDS Contract Extended

Digimarc Corporation has announced a five-year extension of its agreement with the Central Bank Counterfeit Deterrence Group, comprising 35 of the world’s central banks.

Companies Counterfeiting

Crane Currency

4 Nov. 2022

3 min read

Internet Delivers Movie Money Directly to You – and the Criminals

If you have been enjoying a new blockbuster movie at the theatre or binge watching the latest series on your sofa, then you’ve most likely seen impressive piles of cash. This is actually fake cash, manufactured as a prop, especially for the camera.

Counterfeiting

Duncan Reid

1 Aug. 2022

8 min read

The Counterfeiter Classification

In our February feature on counterfeiting, Duncan Reid covered adversarial analysis. In this article he reviews the classification of counterfeiters, illustrated by case studies at each level.

Counterfeiting

Astrid Mitchell

29 June 2022

3 min read

Counterfeiting in Australia

Counterfeiting of Australian banknotes is approaching its lowest level in a decade. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has carried out an analysis of the factors playing a role in this decline and quantified their effects. The report – Recent Trends in Counterfeiting – has been published in its June Bulletin.

Central Banks Counterfeiting

Duncan Reid

10 Feb. 2022

8 min read

Countering Counterfeiting – Adversarial Analysis

When a central bank is designing a new series or upgrading the security of the existing designs how can it be certain that the security features selected will be resilient against counterfeiting? How do they choose from the many features and technologies on offer?

Central Banks Counterfeiting