1861 $10 CT-37 Contemporary Counterfeit CSA Confederate States Of America Graded f12 By PMG. Contemporary counterfeit coins Or Currency are fakes made for the purpose of passing in everyday commerce at face value. Contemporary counterfeits were made during the same time period (hence, contemporary) as the genuine government-issues they attempt to mimic. They are, therefore, as much a part of numismatic history as the coins they imitate. It is largely for this reason that contemporary counterfeits recently have seen a rise in interest for certain countries and series, accompanied by a corresponding increase in prices for certain pieces.