The Big Story The hunt for millions of counterfeit toonies
Nov 17, 2024
Brent Mackie, a numismatist and treasurer of the Waterloo Coin Society, dives deep into the world of counterfeit toonies, revealing their startling prevalence since 2020. He explains the phenomenon of the infamous 'camel toe toonie' and the individuals behind the counterfeiting operations. Brent shares insights from RCMP investigations, detailing how millions of fake coins infiltrated the banking system. He also discusses the implications for collectors and currency integrity in an increasingly cashless society.
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