May 13, 2014: A Look At Anti-Counterfeiting Measures

The art of counterfeiting money is as old as money itself. Although there were many attempts at trying to stop counterfeiting, real innovation started with Benjamin Franklin devising a special printing method that took over 200 years to counterfeit. Today, coins are a target causing the mints in Canada and the United Kingdom to investigate ways to prevent counterfeiting of coins. This month’s presentation by MCCC President Scott Barman will outline the history of anti-counterfeiting methods used on coins and currency.

Doors will open at 7:00 PM and the meeting will start at 7:15 PM SHARP.

The Royal Mint redesigned the £1 coin in order to stop the widespread counterfeiting of the current coin. This coin is due for circulation in 2015.