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Can you spot the counterfeit coins and bars?

It's the Law!

Following are some important excerpts from the U.S. Code, Title 18, “Crimes and Criminal Procedure,” applicable to coins and precious metals bars. They deal with counterfeiting of coins and dies as well as fraudulently altering and defacing U.S. and foreign...

Hobby Protection Act

The Hobby Protection Act, signed into law Nov. 29, 1973, and amended in 2014, is designed to protect collectors against deceptive reproductions and the manufacture of imitation collectible items. The Federal Trade Commission promulgates rules and regulations under the Hobby...

Be a Smart Buyer

The best defense as a smart buyer is a good offense when it comes to protecting yourself from buying fake coins or precious metals bars, regardless of their metal content. The best protection is to use common sense when purchasing...

Help Us Stop Counterfeiters

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) assists federal, state, local law enforcement and prosecutors, allowing them to move quickly in the investigation and prosecution of cases. Launched in January 2017, ACEF’s task force has already assisted law enforcement in the investigation of more than 70 cases. We are making a difference in the battle against counterfeiters, but we need your help!

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News

ACEF seeks nominations for the Alan Kreuzer Memorial Award

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Do you know someone who has during the past year actively helped in the fight...

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Multi Industry Letter Urges IP Protection and Raises Counterfeit Concerns as Immediate Trump Administration Priorities

December 19, 2024December 22, 2024

SPECIAL NOTE: The posted press release and letter to President-elect Donald Trump report on actions...

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Make your counterfeit coins legal to own!

November 19, 2024December 21, 2024

According to federal law, counterfeit coins are illegal to possess, buy or sell. Hence, once...

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ACEF joins national SHOP SAFE Act coalition

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has joined a national coalition comprised of more than 20...

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Events

Protect yourself: Get your fake coins stamped COPY

April 24-26, 2025 CSNS Convention/Show  Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center 1551 North...

FUN Show

January 9–12, 2025 Florida United Numismatists show  Orange County Convention Center North...

World’s Fair of Money

August 6-10, 2024 World’s Fair of Money Donald E. Stephens...

ACEF Law Enforcement Training Seminar – Counterfeit Coins, Precious Metals, Numismatic and Financial Crime Investigations

Thursday, August 10, during the ANA 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair...

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