Peterborough Police Warn Public of Possible Counterfeit Coins in Circulation

Peterborough Police Service is increasing awareness of counterfeit coins that may be circulating in Peterborough announced on Thursday.

The Toonie was introduced in Canada on Feb. 19, 1996. Photo by Luke Best.

Over a dozen counterfeit Toonies were turned in from an out chute of a coin machine at a Chemong Road plaza on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online.

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