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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: MARCH 6, 2016Can Banknotes Be Counterfeited With 3D Printing?
I read the starling short disquisition on 3-D printing of coins. I re-read it several times. Then, I thought a bit. 3-D printing of plastic currency.... Plastic currency, I believe, is a production that uses layers and binds these layers together. If so, am I reaching too far to assume that plastic currency can be counterfeited by 3-D printing? I recall a reply by an E-Sylum reader in the Far East, who stated that the Chinese were counterfeiting plastic currency. After that I asserted it would be difficult to counterfeit such currency. Now, 3-D printing!
It's hard to imagine 3-D printing scaling up to large volumes, but it does open up a number of possibilities. It will be interesting
to see where this leads. -Editor
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
More on the "UFO" Jeton
Bill Hyder writes: My UFO Jeton {Feuradent 420) was issued in 1656 to the Army Accountants (ORDINAIRE DES GVERRES) and the shield side legend, OPPORTVNVS ADEST (Opportune Appearance), clearly indicates the shield protecting the French countryside in my opinion since the accountants were responsible for raising the funds to pay for the army. Another rare jeton (which alas I do not own) shows one of these shileds leaning against a wall along with other weapons. Yes, it is a shield, but it is fun to say you own proof of ancient UFOs!
Thanks! This is an interesting topic. -Editor
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
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