Counterfeit Currency and Stamps
Most countries strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit currency and stamps as well as equipment designed to make these illegal products. Therefore, these types of items may not be listed on eBay.
Replica coins may be listed as long as they are clearly marked "reproduction," "replica," or "copy". See Additional Information.
All forged stamps, facsimiles, and reproductions may be listed but need to be clearly and indelibly marked as such on either the front or back of the stamp. See “Additional Information” for more details.
Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:
Limits on account privileges
Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings
Loss of PowerSeller status
Examples of legally banned items include:
Replica Coins. Replica coins are regulated by U.S. federal law, which eBay insists its users follow. Any "reproduction," "replica," or "copy" coin (U.S. or foreign) must be plainly and permanently marked with the word COPY. This law, part of the Hobby Protection Act, protects collectors against fraud or confusion. If you're listing items in this area, protect yourself by reading the act.
Replica Paper Currency. Replica currency is regulated by U.S. federal law. Black and white paper currency reproductions may be listed if they are less than 75% or greater than 150% of the size of the original item being reproduced. Color paper currency productions may be listed if they are one-sided and less than 75% or greater than 150% of the size of the original item being reproduced. For more details, please click here.
U.S. federal laws strictly prohibit the sale of counterfeit stamps, as well as equipment designed to make these illegal products. U.S. law also protects stamps from counterfeiters. Therefore, these counterfeit items may not be listed on eBay. Sellers should be compliant with all federal, state, and local laws while listing stamps on eBay.
A few examples of the actual U.S. counterfeiting laws can be found below:
Why does eBay have this policy?
Counterfeiting is an unlawful activity restricted by US Federal Law, therefore eBay will not allow the listing of such items on its site.
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