Perhaps right now it is not worth the time and materials to do such a thing, but in the coming years ahead what measurements will be put in place to prevent counterfeiters from simply printing out mass quantities of coins? For example, one of the higher denominations for coins can be found in the Swiss Franc currency. There are 5 Franc coins valued at about $5.60. With the right printer, this is probably profitable today for those wishing to take the risks. You could easily print out a dozen of these in an hour or two.



By No means would I ever consider counterfeiting a national currency, but this is a concern that governments have to be taking serious right away, as this tech is increasing so rapidly that it's scary.