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Two Juveniles Arrested, Released On Bail
“Two juveniles were arrested on Friday, September 5th in connection with counterfeit currency offences and subsequently released on police bail pending further inquiries,” a police spokesperson said. “The Bermuda Police Service continues to advise businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit... Read more of this article
Police: Be “Vigilant” About Counterfeit Currency
The Bermuda Police Service is advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to be “vigilant regarding counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes bearing serial number 242219 and counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes bearing serial number A30763 currently in circulation.” A police spokesperson said, “If counterfeit cash is detected during a... Read more of this article
Counterfeit Currency Advisory: $100, $50 Notes
The Bermuda Police Service said they are “advising businesses and their staff as well as residents to be vigilant regarding counterfeit Bermuda $100 notes bearing serial number 242219 and counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes bearing serial number A30763 currently in circulation. “If counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the person... Read more of this article
24 Yr Old Remanded For Passing Fake $50 Bill
Loniko Durrant, 24, was remanded into custody after being convicted of passing a fake $50 bill at the Docksiders Pub on Front Street in the early morning hours of 19th July 2014. The Crown Prosecutor told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that a Docksider manager had been given the fake bill by a man who wanted to purchase cigarettes. He checked the bill,... Read more of this article
Reminder: Bermuda Currency Deadline Is Today
Locals will no longer be able to use legacy, horizontal Bermuda banknotes to purchase goods and services after today [Dec 31]. First introduced into circulation in 1970, the horizontal “legacy” banknotes in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 are being removed from circulation. and will be replaced with the vertical banknote series introduced... Read more of this article
Counterfeit Money: Man Sentenced To 30 Days
Tio Weeks was back before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner today [Dec 12], this time pleading guilty to a charge of passing a counterfeit $50 bill last month the Marketplace store on Church Street. He was sentenced to thirty days in prison, however it to run concurrently with his sentence he received earlier this month for assaulting a woman, meaning... Read more of this article
Deadline Approaching For Old Bermuda Currency
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is reminding the public that they will no longer be able to use legacy, horizontal Bermuda banknotes to purchase goods and services after 31st December 2013. Shanna Lespere, Director of Operations at the Authority explained, “Back in June, the Authority announced that the legacy banknote series will no longer be legal... Read more of this article
37 Yr Old Man Denies Using Counterfeit $50 Bill
37-year-old Tio Weeks appeared in Magistrates Court today [Nov 28] where he pleaded not guilty to possessing and passing a $50 counterfeit Bermuda dollar bill on 18th November 2013 at the Marketplace store on Church Street. Magistrate Juan Wolffe granted Weekes $1,000 bail, required Weeks to find a Surety, and set trial for March 2014. Related Stories Man... Read more of this article
Police Issue Counterfeit Currency Advisory
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service has noticed an increase in the number of counterfeit Bermuda $50 notes being reported to police recently. “With the holiday season fast... Read more of this article
Police Advisory: Counterfeit U.S. $100 Bills
The Bermuda Police Service is advising businesses and residents to be “vigilant” regarding counterfeit U.S. $100 notes bearing the serial number HK14858132DK11 currently in circulation. “If counterfeit cash is detected during a transaction, the person receiving the fake money should hold on to it, note the description of the individual... Read more of this article
1927 £1 Bermuda Note On Sale For $2,500
In the space of some 86 years, the value of £1 Bermuda note has drastically increased, with eBay user isranumis.ltd offering a 1927 piece of currency for sale via the popular auction website for $2,500. The note is listed as being in “very fair” condition, not a bad grade given its age and likely heavy use. The listing’s price... Read more of this article
New U.S. $100 Note To Circulate In October
The redesigned U.S. $100 note will begin circulating on October 8, 2013. The new note incorporates new security features such as a blue, 3-D security ribbon, with officials saying it will be easier for the public to authenticate but more difficult for counterfeiters to replicate. A statement from the U.S. Consulate said, “The advanced security... Read more of this article
Old Bermuda Banknotes To Be Retired This Year
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Monetary Authority advised that 2013 will be the last year for old Bermuda banknotes, and they will no longer be considered legal tender as of 1st January 2014. First introduced into circulation in 1970, the horizontal “legacy” banknotes in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 are being removed from circulation.... Read more of this article
Police: Counterfeit $10 & $50 Bills Circulating
The Bermuda Police Service is conducting inquiries into reported incidents of counterfeit Bermuda as well as U.S. $10 and $50 bills being tendered at local businesses recently. “These counterfeit notes are of poor quality,” said a police statement. “Liquor licensed premises and other businesses involved in the nighttime economy are... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Passing Counterfeit Currency
The Bermuda Police Service is reminding the public that it is a criminal offence to pass to another, possess, make or reproduce any counterfeit currency. A police spokesperson said, “Members of the public should remain vigilant regarding counterfeit Bermuda and U.S. currency, while retailers are reminded to ensure their employees are aware of... Read more of this article
Man Admits Passing Counterfeit $100 Bill
In Plea Court this morning Lo’Torean Durrant, 21, who said that he was an apprentice chef, pleaded guilty to a charge of passing a $100 counterfeit note and of possessing a $100 counterfeit note. The DPP prosecutor told the Senior Magistrate that around 6:00pm on 4th August 2012, at the Bermuda Bistro at the Beach on Front Street, Mr Durrant had ordered... Read more of this article
