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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-216
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Discussion on Bank Note Forgery Prevention and Engraving Methods
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Summary: This page discusses objections to traditional bank note design policies, particularly the belief that simple notes are easier to detect as forgeries. It recounts an instance where the Bank of England attempted to imitate a more secure note design, taking 15 months to do so, and notes that more complex engraving can deter forgery. The text references the use of these secure notes in various countries and mentions a commission recommending their engraving style for Exchequer Bills.
