Guidelines for coins and paper money sellers:

• Read the Code of Conduct for Selling Coins & Paper Money on eBay.

• Include all relevant information that is known about the coins or paper money; for example their origin, date of issue, and condition.

• Include a clear picture of the actual coin or paper money item that is being offered for sale.

• Include all information concerning any alterations that may have been made to the coins or paper money.

• Specifically identify every individual coin or paper money item listed to avoid misunderstandings about the nature of the items.

• If unsure of the origin or authenticity of the coins or paper money, please state this clearly in the listing.

• If members would like advice or information from other coins or paper money enthusiasts, visit eBay's Coins & Paper Money Chat Board.

Laws on counterfeit coins or paper money

The sale of counterfeit currency and equipment designed to make these items violates Australian federal law, and is strictly forbidden on eBay. eBay strongly supports law enforcement efforts to recover counterfeit items listed on our web site, and urges the prosecution of those responsible for knowingly attempting to sell such items on eBay. These laws ban not only counterfeit paper money, but also counterfeit coins, bank notes, bonds, money orders and other securities. Australian law also protects foreign currency from counterfeiters. Therefore, these items may not be listed on eBay.

For further information regarding counterfeit currency and stamps please follow the links below:

Reserve Bank of Australia

Commonwealth Crimes (Currency) Act 1981

Commonwealth Crimes Act 1914

eBay strives to maintain a marketplace that is safe for both buyers and sellers of numismatic material (such as coins or paper money), and has worked with the American Numismatic Association (ANA), the largest nonprofit society in the world for numismatists (coins and paper money collectors), to develop guidelines and policies designed to protect eBay members.