### Question
How does HOBBY PROTECTION define imitation numismatic item?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 2106*, **imitation numismatic item** is defined as:

> an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an original numismatic item

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2106*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 48-HOBBY PROTECTION**

