Counterfeiting Currency History
The British exploited the chaos of the American Revolution by counterfeiting continentals, leading to widespread fake currency. As the Civil War unfolded, both the Union and Confederacy engaged in economic warfare through counterfeiting, prompting Lincoln to establish the Secret Service. The evolution of anti-counterfeiting measures progressed from simple watermarks to advanced security features in the late 20th century, significantly complicating the act of counterfeiting.In this clip
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