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Reference code
GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101049-743
Title
Correspondence on Security Features and Forgery of Bank Notes
Date(s)
- 11 April 1844, 12 May 1845 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence between Patersons & Sons, J Scott, Robt Grant, and others regarding the security of bank notes against photographic forgery and the removal of ink from notes. The letters discuss the challenges of forgery, the use of photography, and ongoing experiments to improve note security. Dates mentioned include 11 April 1844 and 12 May 1845.
