Fakes and Forgeries: Yesterday and Today

Fakes and Forgeries: Yesterday and Today

Is someone trying to pull the wool over your eyes?

26 August to 9 December 2011

Let the Currency Museum help you pull it right back off with an exhibition devoted to telling the real from the fake. Eleven cases await your inspection—each filled with real and fake objects ranging from antiquities and money, to designer goods, computer games and everyday items.  Here’s your chance to delve into the science of counterfeit detection, and to pick up some tips and tricks from the pros along the way.

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