IT is unusual for Gold to be counter-fitted now, but I expect more of that in the future. One reasonable way is to purchase a portable scale and a micrometer. Measure the weight of the coin. It should be within 1% (or less) of 1.00 troy ounces (31.1 grams). Then measure its thickness and diameter. The Canadian maple leaf gold coin i…
IT is unusual for Gold to be counter-fitted now, but I expect more of that in the future. One reasonable way is to purchase a portable scale and a micrometer. Measure the weight of the coin. It should be within 1% (or less) of 1.00 troy ounces (31.1 grams). Then measure its thickness and diameter. The Canadian maple leaf gold coin is 30.0 millimeters in diameter and 2.87 mm in thickness. While it is possible to dilute the gold in such a coin with lead (for example), it is challenging to make it exactly the right weight and size - not impossible.
Most reputable dealers will provide additional verification if you ask them and as I say, at the current time, it is unusual to find counterfeit coins. That may change in the future. At this point, there are no certainties in life other than death, taxes and the Love of God.
May God Bless us all and open our eyes in this terrible time,
IT is unusual for Gold to be counter-fitted now, but I expect more of that in the future. One reasonable way is to purchase a portable scale and a micrometer. Measure the weight of the coin. It should be within 1% (or less) of 1.00 troy ounces (31.1 grams). Then measure its thickness and diameter. The Canadian maple leaf gold coin is 30.0 millimeters in diameter and 2.87 mm in thickness. While it is possible to dilute the gold in such a coin with lead (for example), it is challenging to make it exactly the right weight and size - not impossible.
Most reputable dealers will provide additional verification if you ask them and as I say, at the current time, it is unusual to find counterfeit coins. That may change in the future. At this point, there are no certainties in life other than death, taxes and the Love of God.
May God Bless us all and open our eyes in this terrible time,
Ian in Vancouver
Thank you for the advice Ian!