Confederate And Colonial Fakes? How Will I Know?

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satxwd Valued Member United States 321 Posts	Posted 12/11/2011 7:38 pm Hi. I'm sure I've bought more than one or two fake notes in my time. Are there any key ways of knowing that I'm looking at a fake Colonial or Confederate note? What should I be looking for? Report this Post to the Staff

Sap Moderator Australia 16844 Posts	Posted 12/11/2011 11:01 pm The easiest clue is the serial number - most fake notes are copies of just one or two genuine notes. There are several websites that list "known fake note serial numbers"; the one I always use is CrutchWilliams. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
Nickelman Pillar of the Community United States 1397 Posts	Posted 12/12/2011 07:34 am When it comes to colonial or confederate I personally wouldn't buy a note that isn't in a PCGS or PMG holder. It's worth the extra bucks to know you have a piece of history rather than a piece of... you know. Report this Post to the Staff
satxwd Valued Member United States 321 Posts	Posted 12/12/2011 07:38 am Good suggestions from both of you. Thanks. I'll check out that website and will keep an eye out for certified notes. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4417 Posts	Posted 12/12/2011 09:33 am I'd suggest that you attend a few coin shows, talk with knowledgeable dealers and study their wares. See if the local library has any books available. Check your area for coin clubs in order to network with local collectors. Just a few, humble suggestions. Happy hunting! Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 12/12/2011 11:36 am If you see one with aged crinkly parchment paper, it will be a modern replica- see these two posts for examples. https://goccf.com/t/87799 https://goccf.com/t/87857 Report this Post to the Staff
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