THOUGHT THEY WERE GOLD
COUNTERFEIT SOVEREIGNS IN TIP [Peb United Pbess Association.] WELLINGTON* January 7. A Wellingtonian, searching Nev.-sown tip for things worth while, discovered no less than eleven apparently genuine sovereigns, which evidently had been through fire. Fortunately lie had sufficient wisdom to take them to the police station, where, to his disappointment, it was found that they were counterfeit, the principal ingredient being lead. They were trtie to type, however, and any shopkeeper might be excused for accepting them. The theory offered by the police is that the coins were used- at one time in conjunction with an advertisement, and were never actually placed in circulation. Anyone found in possession of three or more counterfeit coins is liable, to three years’ imprisonment.
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Evening Star, Issue 19758, 7 January 1928, Page 9
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124THOUGHT THEY WERE GOLD Evening Star, Issue 19758, 7 January 1928, Page 9
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