There have been various currency counterfeits flooding the markets for a long time. So now, one has to stay alert when handling currency notes or coins. But how will you distinguish between the original and the fakes? Here are a few examples, keep a look out for some obvious signs of forged currency notes and coins!
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The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.
Being an Indian, how many of you know how many states India is comprised of? Don’t start googling yet. Hmm well, we have 29 states and 7 union territories. Each state is like a different flavoured chocolate in a basket full of goodies, you would want all of them, but won’t know where to start. Out of the seven union territories, Diu, Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar are islands. It’s almost impossible to maybe understand the diversity that India is known for all over the world, from where you are reading this article right now. Even then, let’s go back in time and explore the history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands today and see what juices you’ve got in there!
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The Mintage World Team comprises of experts, researchers and writers from the field of Philately, Notaphily and Numismatics who try to shed light on some of the most interesting aspects of coins, banknotes and stamps from not just India but across the globe as well.