Visible crew/equipment: As Hogan, Le Beau, Kinch, and Schultz talk at the car, the boom mic is reflected in the chrome and on the hood.
The Antique - S5-E12
Visible crew/equipment: When Burkhalter first comes into the office, the camera rolls a little closer. As it does, you can see the shadow of the camera on Burkhalter's arm.
Visible crew/equipment: As Klink and Schultz approach the barracks where Le Beau is "weightlifting", there is a cord or cable along the ground that would be for studio equipment.
Visible crew/equipment: As Burkhalter is talking to Strauss and Klink in front of the office door, you can see the shadow of the boom mic moving over each as they talk.
Answer: It's a comedy, not a documentary.
stiiggy
Perhaps it was counterfeit. There are numerous episodes where they deal in counterfeit monies.