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NOTES FROM E-SYLUM READERS: DECEMBER 2, 2012 Is There an App for Counterfeit Detection? With all the talk about SmartPhone apps, has anyone developed an app to detect counterfeit U.S. currency? Would such an app be possible?
I haven't heard of one, but if Laban Heath were alive today he'd probably be working to write one. There is an app for the blind that detects paper money denominations, but I haven't heard of any for detecting counterfeits. An app certainly could tell that Lincoln isn't on say, the $100 bill. I imagine an app could at least detect some crude counterfeits like that, but may not be able to pick up on watermarks, color-shifting ink, bad paper, etc.
-Editor
Bob Evans' Star Power In response to the rhetorical question in the last issue of The E-Sylum about who should play Tommy Thompson and Bob Evans in a theatrical movie about the Ship of Gold, I suggest Bob portray himself in the film. As you can see by this photo I shot at the February 2010 Long Beach Expo, he's obviously got star power -- and a great hat for a Hollywood star to wear. The photo is Bob holding one of the recovered gold ingots while Diandra Jay, a photographer for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, takes a close up shot.
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: MORE ON THE SHIP OF GOLD FILM (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n49a10.html) More on Henry A. Merton As far as I know, Henry Merton's still alive and well in or around Saratoga, New York. But I don't think he writes about coinage any more. It seemed to me at the time that his estimates on surviving silver had merit. Still does. To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: QUERY: INFORMATION ON HENRY A. MERTON SOUGHT (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n49a11.html) On Matthew Boulton and the Continental Dollar With respect to the Continental Dollar, Matthew Boulton never did anything that crude. Blame it on the insurgents! To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see: MORE ON THE 1776 CONTINENTAL CURRENCY COINAGE (www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n49a08.html) Howard Daniel, Big Tipper It's heartwarming to see that Howard's generosity expands to other continents. As a frequent participant at Wayne's Nummis Nova dinners, while disruptive - it's always a pleasure to see Howard there. When the bill arrives, bracing oneself for the ensuing ruckus as Howard tries to pass off nearly worthless high denomination "dongs" (Vietnamese currency) is a highlight of the evening. Assuring law enforcement that his gestures are innocent has evolved into a pattern we all enjoy. Come home safely Howard, there are still a few restaurants that will have us back. Howard adds: 10,000 Dong is 50 cents US, which is the standard tip for one of anything in a restaurant/cafe or a taxi ride. I get yelled at by friends and relatives when I give more.
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
HOWARD DANIEL: BACK IN VIET NAM WITH OLD FRIENDS
(www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v15n49a19.html)
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