How to Spot Fake Coins

It takes a lot of practice and a keen mind in order to spot a fake coin. If you want to get into coin collecting, it is a must that you know how to determine whether the coin is real or a counterfeit. Here are some useful tips:

• Check the coin using a magnet. If it is attracted by the magnet, then it is definitely not real. Whether your coin is bronze, copper, silver, or gold, it should not be attracted by the magnet.
• Should the coin pass the test using the magnet, the next thing to do is to check its weight. The most important feature of a coin that is difficult to copy is its weight. Compare it from the original. Fakes usually weigh heavier than the real ones.
• Should the coin pass both the magnet and the weight tests, look at its edges using the magnifier. Are they as intricate as the real ones?

If you are not sure about the authenticity of the coin, get a pro to check it for you. First Class Coins only sells authentic coins. Call us today!

Back↵