Since some bad actors focus on creating counterfeit coins, passing them off as collector items or putting them into general circulation, the need for counterfeit detection methods is increasing.

As the American Numismatic Association concludes its annual convention – dubbed the “World’s Fair of Money” – this weekend in Oklahoma City, the coin-collecting community continues to be plagued by ...

(MINNEAPOLIS) — The U.S. dollar is perhaps the most recognized in the world, accepted nearly everywhere and viewed as one of the most reliable, stable currencies of any nation. Which is why, at a time ...

In this photo illustration, US 100 dollar bills are seen on an American flag. automation The U.S. dollar is perhaps the most recognized in the world, accepted nearly everywhere and viewed as one of ...

Scientists recently analyzed a Peruvian 10-cent piece with an unexplained origin. By Katherine Kornei A decade ago, a funny money mystery fell into the hands of scientists and students at the ...

Metal coins may be just about the oldest medium of exchange still in use today, but ensuring their worth requires some of the most state-of-the-art technology available. Counterfeit coins remain a ...

Built more than 600 years ago during the reign of Petru I Musat, the Neamt Fortress remains one of the key sites of Moldova's medieval history. One of its most intriguing secrets came to light about ...