The history of counterfeiting in various countries of the world is outlined. For the first time, it is told about counterfeiting in Russia. Detailed biographies of the most prominent counterfeiters and detective stories of their adventures are given. The reader learns how some states are trying to undermine the economies of other countries by mass issuing their banknotes, how they fight counterfeiting, and how Interpol helps solve this type of crime. Methods and techniques for determining the authenticity of Russian banknotes, US and German currencies are described. Illustrations of coins are not to scale. For a wide range of readers.