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March 17, 2020 Ray Williams, Columnist for the Numismatist (Journal of the American Numismatic Association), To Counterfeit is Death
Mr. Williams will be describing the economic climate that made paper money necessary, the counterfeiting of bills and the anti-counterfeiting measures taken, the famous colonists involved with paper money, and interesting stories involving some of the money. Examples of Continental Currency and 1776 issues of New Jersey bills will be available at his talk for attendees to see.
All programs are held in the Chase Room of the Madison Public Library. Refreshments will be available at 7:00 p.m. and the program will start at 7:15 p.m.
Mr. Williams will be describing the economic climate that made paper money necessary, the counterfeiting of bills and the anti-counterfeiting measures taken, the famous colonists involved with paper money, and interesting stories involving some of the money. Examples of Continental Currency and 1776 issues of New Jersey bills will be available at his talk for attendees to see.
All programs are held in the Chase Room of the Madison Public Library. Refreshments will be available at 7:00 p.m. and the program will start at 7:15 p.m.
Slideshow of historic sites in Madison
Madison Historical Society is located in the Local History Center of the Madison Public Library
39 Keep Street
Madison, New Jersey
Office Hours: Tuesday, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm and by Appointment
Office Phone: 973-377-0722 x8