I thought I would revive a topic from long, long ago about fake coins- mostly from China. This is something we all need to be watching for and be equipped with the knowledge so we don't get scammed. In this thread, let's chip in what we have learned and experienced to help each other.
http://coins.about.com/od/worldcoins...rfeiting-Ring/
Inside a Chinese Coin Counterfeiting RingPhotos of Counterfeit Coin Dies, MintingMachinery, and Fake Coins
By Susan Headley, About.com Guide
The photos in this gallery were taken inside a Chinese coin counterfeiting operation. This counterfeiting ring is suspected of putting thousands of fake coins onto the world and U.S. coin markets every month. These striking photos first emerged on certain Web-based coin discussion boards in Europe and the Far East. They came to my attention through a numismatic watchdog/satire blog called Biddle's Bank. These are the same coins which are being put into counterfeit PCGS and NGC coin holders, although they are most frequently sold raw (non-slabbed.)
The sheer size, scope, and professionalism of this counterfeiting ring will astonish you. Although the working conditions often appear dirty and the minting equipment is old, this is obviously a well-funded enterprise that is run like a legal business in China. There is no law in China against making these "replicas" as long as they are sold as such.
Please share your thoughts about this Chinese counterfeiting ring.
http://0.tqn.com/d/coins/1/0/E/A/-/-...e_in_china.jpg
http://0.tqn.com/d/coins/1/0/r/9/-/-..._coin_dies.jpg
http://0.tqn.com/d/coins/1/0/D/A/-/-...hina_edges.jpg