PCGS is one of the leading service providers for coin collectors and dealers around the world. The company was formed as an offshoot of Collectors Universe, Inc., a large business that was founded in California in 1986, and which provides… Read More

Introduction Detecting counterfeit currency is serious business for merchants, grocery stores, and casinos that turn over a lot of cash.  Because banks do not reimburse a depositor for counterfeits, these companies need to ensure the validity of the money they… Read More

Banknote design is a very specialized expertise. Roger Pfund is one of those unique artists who made a career out of integrating security features, design concepts and the feel of the country he is representing. From 1971 to 1985 he was part… Read More

Most of the time, currencies are tied to specific countries. A country’s currency is an expression of its economic and political power, and a barometer of its global influence. A more valuable domestic currency means global demand for that money,… Read More

On Monday August 17, 2020 Bank Indonesia released a brand new 75,000 Rupiah Banknote to commemorate it’s 75 years of independence and also the countries achievements during the past 75 years. The Design The banknote is colored in red, white,… Read More