Collector coins are not the only coins that have recently experienced a surge in being counterfeited. Stamp collectors refer to fantasy issues as "cinderellas," these being items that appear to be stamps but are not recognized as such by any stamp issuing authority. Fantasy issues are a problem in coin circles as well, with the large increase in the number of fantasy issues mimicking European Union euro denominated coins having become big business in recent years.
Full Article: Fantasy Euro Coins on the Rise - NumisMaster
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