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DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 244 — The Definitive Guide to Detecting Counterfeit Rare Banknotes
Rare banknotes—large-size U.S. notes, fractional currency, colonial issues, Confederate notes, gold certificates, silver certificates, high-denomination notes, and scarce world notes—are among the most counterfeited items in the entire collectibles market. Modern forgeries range from crude digital copies to advanced composite counterfeits using artificial aging, chemically treated paper, and imitation intaglio textures. Authenticating rare banknotes requires a structured, forensic approach that evaluates paper, ink behavior, printing technology, plate diagnostics, and security features.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 244 — The Definitive Guide to Detecting Counterfeit Rare Banknotes provides collectors with a complete professional workflow for authenticating both classic and modern high-value notes. This guide explains how genuine notes were printed, how counterfeiters imitate historical methods, and how to identify altered, rebuilt, washed, or composite counterfeits.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Evaluate rag-paper composition, fiber structure, texture, and thread distribution
Distinguish genuine intaglio printing from lithographic or digital imitation
Analyze raised ink, line engraving, portrait detail, and micro-engraving consistency
Verify serial-number fonts, alignment, spacing, and ink behavior
Authenticate watermarks, embedded threads, colored fibers, and overprints
Detect artificial aging, chemical toning, staining, and heat distressing
Identify rebuilt margins, spliced corners, altered serial numbers, and composite forgeries
Use UV and IR light to evaluate ink fluorescence, absorption, and printing behavior
Recognize incorrect seals, mismatched plate numbers, improper series pairings, and anachronistic details
Expose counterfeit Confederate, colonial, and obsolete banknotes
Understand which world banknotes are most frequently counterfeited
Apply magnification, microscopy, and forensic tools for advanced examination
Volume 244 provides a museum-grade authentication system—helping collectors avoid costly counterfeits and confidently evaluate rare banknotes of all eras.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access
Rare banknotes—large-size U.S. notes, fractional currency, colonial issues, Confederate notes, gold certificates, silver certificates, high-denomination notes, and scarce world notes—are among the most counterfeited items in the entire collectibles market. Modern forgeries range from crude digital copies to advanced composite counterfeits using artificial aging, chemically treated paper, and imitation intaglio textures. Authenticating rare banknotes requires a structured, forensic approach that evaluates paper, ink behavior, printing technology, plate diagnostics, and security features.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 244 — The Definitive Guide to Detecting Counterfeit Rare Banknotes provides collectors with a complete professional workflow for authenticating both classic and modern high-value notes. This guide explains how genuine notes were printed, how counterfeiters imitate historical methods, and how to identify altered, rebuilt, washed, or composite counterfeits.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Evaluate rag-paper composition, fiber structure, texture, and thread distribution
Distinguish genuine intaglio printing from lithographic or digital imitation
Analyze raised ink, line engraving, portrait detail, and micro-engraving consistency
Verify serial-number fonts, alignment, spacing, and ink behavior
Authenticate watermarks, embedded threads, colored fibers, and overprints
Detect artificial aging, chemical toning, staining, and heat distressing
Identify rebuilt margins, spliced corners, altered serial numbers, and composite forgeries
Use UV and IR light to evaluate ink fluorescence, absorption, and printing behavior
Recognize incorrect seals, mismatched plate numbers, improper series pairings, and anachronistic details
Expose counterfeit Confederate, colonial, and obsolete banknotes
Understand which world banknotes are most frequently counterfeited
Apply magnification, microscopy, and forensic tools for advanced examination
Volume 244 provides a museum-grade authentication system—helping collectors avoid costly counterfeits and confidently evaluate rare banknotes of all eras.
Digital Download — PDF • 7 Pages • Instant Access