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Forging Secrets: Faces and Facts Inside the Nazi Operation Bernhard Scheme

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Initially intended to destroy the British economy, the forged notes ended up financing the German side of the war. With their lives hanging by a thread, 140-plus prisoners produced enough fake currency to equal the face value of all reserves in the vaults of the Bank of England—an astounding 6 or 7 billion dollars in today’s money. This sensational true story has been treated by historians, survivors, Hollywood, and mainstream media, but never have all of these elements been combined into one volume. Contributors to the book include American Numismatic Association Medal of Merit recipients Joseph Boling and C. Frederick Schwan; Auschwitz historian and museum curator Robert Jan van Pelt; Debbie Walter, daughter of Operation Bernhard survivor Hans Walter; Charlotte Krüger, granddaughter of Bernhard Krüger, who ran Operation Bernhard; and Astrid Ley and Agnes Ohm, expert historians from the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum near Berlin.The 252 page, 11.25 x 11.25 inch book features over 500 images, including never-before-published sketches of Bernhard prisoners by the artists Peter Edel and Leo Haas, who were themselves prisoners in the forgery operation.Each copy of the short-run collectible book will be numbered 1-1000.Perhaps the most unique feature of the hardcover, linen-wrapped book is a die-cut window in the cover to hold an artifact—a counterfeit “Operation Bernhard” note. Guidance on how to conserve an authentic Bernhard note is printed on the backside of the replica.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning quality book / Fascinatingly complete compilation

J.C. · December 15, 2022

The Spungen Foundation and editor Kiel Majewski fact checked every detail, making this the most comprehensive and fascinating compilation of Operation Bernhard to date.A brilliant team of historians and researchers were behind the telling of this little known story of the Nazi plot to ruin the British economy.A must have for schools, libraries, money collectors and history buffs in WWII, Jewish & Holocaust History.This book is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever produced on Operation Bernhard

S.F. · September 1, 2022

This is the definitive book on Operation Bernhard; the counterfeiting scheme carried out by concentration camp inmates of Sachsenhausen. It has been lavishly produced and is the state-of-the art as of 2022. This is an important historical aspect of the Holocaust. It is a tour de force written by over a dozen historians and numismatists.It is superbly edited by Kiel Majewski, Joseph Boling, and Danny Spungen. This book needs to be in the library of historians, paper money scholars, persons interested in the history of the Jewish people and of World War II.The book is innovative, well-crafted, and compelling.

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular and important book

F. · September 11, 2022

This is a spectacular and important book. Operation Bernhardt details are explored in new ways and in depth.

A superb book, and definitely worth the price!

A.C. · April 22, 2024

We’ve been collecting Bernhard notes for years, so this book was a must have. I was initially hesitant regarding the price, but trust me, it’s well worth it. Beautifully designed and bound, superbly written and incredibly informative, it’s a fitting tribute to the brave prisoners of the Holocaust involved in Operation Bernhard.I’ve seen this book described as “museum quality,” and without doubt it is. If you’re a historian, a numismatist, or simply want to learn more about this legendary counterfeiting operation, buy ”Forging Secrets.” You won’t regret it for an instant.

Forging Secrets: Faces and Facts Inside the Nazi Operation Bernhard Scheme

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Forging Secrets: Faces and Facts Inside the Nazi Operation Bernhard Scheme

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Condition: New

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Imported From: United States

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Description:

Initially intended to destroy the British economy, the forged notes ended up financing the German side of the war. With their lives hanging by a thread, 140-plus prisoners produced enough fake currency to equal the face value of all reserves in the vaults of the Bank of England—an astounding 6 or 7 billion dollars in today’s money. This sensational true story has been treated by historians, survivors, Hollywood, and mainstream media, but never have all of these elements been combined into one volume. Contributors to the book include American Numismatic Association Medal of Merit recipients Joseph Boling and C. Frederick Schwan; Auschwitz historian and museum curator Robert Jan van Pelt; Debbie Walter, daughter of Operation Bernhard survivor Hans Walter; Charlotte Krüger, granddaughter of Bernhard Krüger, who ran Operation Bernhard; and Astrid Ley and Agnes Ohm, expert historians from the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum near Berlin.The 252 page, 11.25 x 11.25 inch book features over 500 images, including never-before-published sketches of Bernhard prisoners by the artists Peter Edel and Leo Haas, who were themselves prisoners in the forgery operation.Each copy of the short-run collectible book will be numbered 1-1000.Perhaps the most unique feature of the hardcover, linen-wrapped book is a die-cut window in the cover to hold an artifact—a counterfeit “Operation Bernhard” note. Guidance on how to conserve an authentic Bernhard note is printed on the backside of the replica.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning quality book / Fascinatingly complete compilation

J.C. · December 15, 2022

The Spungen Foundation and editor Kiel Majewski fact checked every detail, making this the most comprehensive and fascinating compilation of Operation Bernhard to date.A brilliant team of historians and researchers were behind the telling of this little known story of the Nazi plot to ruin the British economy.A must have for schools, libraries, money collectors and history buffs in WWII, Jewish & Holocaust History.This book is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever produced on Operation Bernhard

S.F. · September 1, 2022

This is the definitive book on Operation Bernhard; the counterfeiting scheme carried out by concentration camp inmates of Sachsenhausen. It has been lavishly produced and is the state-of-the art as of 2022. This is an important historical aspect of the Holocaust. It is a tour de force written by over a dozen historians and numismatists.It is superbly edited by Kiel Majewski, Joseph Boling, and Danny Spungen. This book needs to be in the library of historians, paper money scholars, persons interested in the history of the Jewish people and of World War II.The book is innovative, well-crafted, and compelling.

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular and important book

F. · September 11, 2022

This is a spectacular and important book. Operation Bernhardt details are explored in new ways and in depth.

A superb book, and definitely worth the price!

A.C. · April 22, 2024

We’ve been collecting Bernhard notes for years, so this book was a must have. I was initially hesitant regarding the price, but trust me, it’s well worth it. Beautifully designed and bound, superbly written and incredibly informative, it’s a fitting tribute to the brave prisoners of the Holocaust involved in Operation Bernhard.I’ve seen this book described as “museum quality,” and without doubt it is. If you’re a historian, a numismatist, or simply want to learn more about this legendary counterfeiting operation, buy ”Forging Secrets.” You won’t regret it for an instant.

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