It is our pleasure to verify a coin or bill’s authenticity, and we provide that service to our customers. Simply note on the order form(s) that you’d like us to do so when submitting your item(s) to us. However, any counterfeit and/or altered coins knowingly shipped through U.S. Mail is an attempt to defraud and is a felony offense. We will advise the U.S. Treasury Department and FBI of any customers we believe have intentionally submitted such coins to us. All accrued fees related to said coins, including time spent determining the nature of the item(s) and contacting the authorities, shipping, etc., will in turn be charged to the customer. We at MMNS have seen too many counterfeits, and we are forced to take this action to deter any further attempts by collectors and/or dealers to pass counterfeits to us. It is unfortunate that we are compelled to take this stance, but it has become a necessity. We believe NOW is the time to take action against counterfeits before any more damage is inflicted to the reputation of the Numismatic Society, the integrity of our investments and the enjoyment of our hobby. We encourage all collectors, dealers and fellow grading houses to work together to stop this insidious activity.