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100 1 _aFoote, Henry C.
245 1 4 _aThe Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight
246 1 _aFoote's Bank Note Detector, at Sight
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-06
508 _aProduced by deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Universal Counterfeit and Altered Bank Note Detector, at Sight" by H. C. Foote is a practical guidebook written during the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a manual for detecting counterfeit and altered banknotes in the United States, providing a systematic approach to identifying these fraudulent notes. The book employs a methodical framework, organized into seven fundamental rules, emphasizing its utility for merchants and anyone handling money. In this book, Foote presents a comprehensive system for detecting counterfeits, including detailed descriptions and illustrations of the distinguishing features of genuine banknotes. Each of the seven rules addresses different aspects of banknote production, such as the techniques employed in engraving and printing, including the use of specific machinery that counterfeiters cannot replicate. The guide not only aims to educate users on how to discern authentic notes from fakes based on visual cues but also includes anecdotes and testimonials attesting to the effectiveness of his method. This resource is constructed to enhance the skill set of laypeople and professionals alike, ensuring they can make informed judgments at a glance when handling currency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCounterfeits and counterfeiting
653 _aBank notes
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53907
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