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Italian Police Ask SEC to Authenticate Seized U.S. Treasuries

"The bonds, with a face value of more than $134 billion, are probably forgeries, Colonel Rodolfo Mecarelli of the Guardia di Finanza in Como, Italy, said today. " ...

"... Such high denominations would not have existed in 1934, the purported issue date of the notes, Mecarelli said. Moreover, the “Kennedy” classification of the bonds doesn’t appear to exist, he said. "

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"... Such high denominations would not have existed in 1934, the purported issue date of the notes, Mecarelli said. Moreover, the “Kennedy” classification of the bonds doesn’t appear to exist, he said. "

Actually saw an image of a Kennedy bond. Was supposedly a legitimate bond. Had a big picture of JFK on the coupon.