Legal Definitions - spurious bank bill

A spurious bank bill is a type of banknote that is not genuine and may circulate as money. It can be defined as:

• A banknote that is legitimately made from a genuine plate but has forged signatures of the issuing officers or the names of fictitious officers.
• A banknote that is not a legitimate impression from a genuine plate or is made from a counterfeit plate but is signed by the persons shown on it as the issuing officers.

For example, if a banknote is made from a genuine plate but has forged signatures of the issuing officers, it is considered a spurious bank bill. Similarly, if a banknote is not a legitimate impression from a genuine plate but is signed by the persons shown on it as the issuing officers, it is also considered a spurious bank bill.

These types of banknotes are illegal and can cause financial harm to individuals and businesses. It is important to be aware of the signs of a spurious bank bill and to report any suspicious banknotes to the authorities.