Counterfeiting is a crime of contradictions. It's the lazy man's road to riches, yet it can take an enormous amount of effort. It's perceived as a victimless offense, yet it's deployed as a weapon of war. And though too much counterfeiting can undermine a nation's economy, counterfeiters throughout history have been hailed as local heroes. Take a 2600-year journey through the history of counterfeiting that introduces legendary characters, reveals incredible stories and features interviews with experts from both sides of the law--including Secret Service agents and a convicted counterfeiter. See evidence of ancient Greek counterfeiting, get the inside scoop on the current re-design of U.S. currency, and discover the ins and outs of the never-ending, billion dollar cat-and-mouse game between forgers and feds. The fact is, making a buck and faking a buck have always gone hand in hand!
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