Operation Bernhard: The Counterfeits of block 19
History's biggest counterfeiting swindle
by Stefano Poddi

The second edition of the book on Operation Bernhard, written by Stefano Poddi, has recently been published.

This edition is in English, making it accessible to a broader audience, likely more emotionally engaged in this historical-numismatic event.

The second edition includes a preface by Joseph E. Boling, one of the world's leading paper money experts and a keen scholar of this specific historical episode. He also oversaw the editorial revision of the text.

Compared to the first Italian edition, this edition has been completely updated: the text has been revised and improved, the photos have been enlarged, and diagrams have been added to better illustrate the circulation of counterfeit British pounds worldwide. Additionally, an index of photographs has been included, along with an updated list of all recovered banknote series and serial numbers to date.

The book also features the full transcript of the author's 2007 interview with one of the last witnesses of this event, Adolf Burger.

The book provides a detailed analysis of the operation, immersing the reader in the atmosphere of those years an essential exercise to ensure that such events never happen again.The meticulous narrative, based solely on verified facts from primary sources, the careful choice of words, and the rich collection of photographs, diagrams, indices, bibliography, and appendices make this book a key reference for future generations of numismatists and contemporary history scholars interested in further exploring and investigating this fascinating case.

For those interested in purchasing the book, please contact Fabrizio Raponi email: runfab@gmail.com.