The Omega Man (counterfeiter)
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"The Omega Man" is the name given to a counterfeit coin producer who signed his creations with a minute Greek letter omega. He is believed to have created over 20,000 fake 1907 ultra high-relief US$20 gold Double Eagle coins. His forgeries are of such high quality that collectors will still pay upwards of $1,000 for one, compared to a genuine coin's value of about $50,000 to $100,000. The identity of The Omega Man is still unknown.
References
- Secrets of the U.S. Mint. Travel Channel. Aired 2006-03-20.
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