counterfeit note

collocation in English

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counterfeit
adjective
uk
/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/us
/ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.fɪt/
made to look like the original of something, usually for dishonest or ...
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note
noun
uk
/nəʊt/us
/noʊt/
a short piece ...
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The number of counterfeit notes received during 1997 shows a reduction against earlier totals.
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However, despite an increase in counterfeiting over the last few years, counterfeit notes detected still represent only a fraction of 1 per cent, of the total notes in circulation.
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Likewise, a printer may be incapable of reproducing the microprint, which will then appear in the same manner on thecounterfeitnoteor item when it is printed.
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There are what are known as home-worker counterfeiters, who try to counterfeit notes using a colour photocopier.
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The number of counterfeit notes received during 1997 shows a reduction against earlier totals.
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The main problem is always the streets and dark bars where the counterfeit notes are put into circulation.
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Twelve per cent of all counterfeit notes were 100 euro notes, while 500 euro notes represented just 1%.
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Clause 15 creates the offence of passing or rendering counterfeit notes or coins as genuine or delivering them to another person.
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According to the most recent statistics, roughly 561 000 counterfeit notes and 211 100 counterfeit coins were withdrawn from circulation in 2007.
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My information does not bear out the suggestion that large numbers of counterfeit notes are being put into circulation.
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However, despite an increase in counterfeiting over the last few years, counterfeit notes detected still represent only a fraction of 1 per cent, of the total notes in circulation.
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Action has been taken to dismantle counterfeiting operations and to confiscate significant amounts of counterfeit notes and coins prior to their entry into circulation.
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Rather, the counterfeit notes were used to finance war expenses.
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His estate was valued at $4,889.97, but he claimed to have sold upwards of $50,000 worth of counterfeit notes during the war.
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In counterfeit notes, the printed lines will be broken and there may also be ink smudges.
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Both features make counterfeit notes both easier to detect and more difficult to successfully produce.
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Some time in the middle of the 18th century, counterfeit notes began appearing, which caused serious problems.
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If cash was short they had counterfeit notes printed; if capital was needed in a hurry, they sold bogus treasury bonds.
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He is paid with counterfeit notes.
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