1. Counterfeit craze 

In recent weeks, Coin World has reported on numerous counterfeit-related news items involving U.S. coins, bullion and paper money.

So readers can keep the stories all straight, here's a rundown of our recent tales of the "funny money":

• $4.6 million worth of counterfeit U.S. $100 bills and 32 bundles of counterfeit Vietnamese Dong were seized after being found in the luggage of two passengers traveling to Detroit from Seoul on Feb. 12. Nicknamed "hell money," the fake notes are ceremonial and often burnt as an a offering to the deceased in what is a common ritual in Asian cultures.
• Chinese manufacturers are believed to be behind the counterfeiting of genuine bullion products, including those of SilverTowne, APMEX and others.
• Fisher Precious Metals in Deerfield Beach, Fla., reported counterfeit versions of PAMP Swiss gold bullion bars. The packaging on these also was faked. 
• Fake Proof 2015-W American Eagle silver dollars popped up at a recent show in Florida. Reports suggest that  2013- and 2014-dated issues of this same counterfeit are also floating around the market.  

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5.  Precious metals pricing

Kitco.com lists the following prices per ounce Friday at 12:42 p.m. ET:

• Gold: $1,258.30
• Silver: $15.590

6. Hot topics

Check out three interesting stories from the last couple of days:

1. At $35,250, this 1880 Indian Head gold $3 coin is considered 'a steal': Market Analysis
2. Numismatic junkie? Put your knowledge to the test with our Know Your U.S. Coins Quiz: Coin World Buzz
3. Tale of two Holey dollars sold at auction in February

7. Something Social