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Spotting Counterfeit Gold and Silver Coins

A Dealer's Practical Guide to Authentication

18 min, published 2026-05-12

A step-by-step walkthrough of non-destructive tests you can do at home to check a coin: weight checks, magnet testing, acoustic ping tests, and caliper measurements.

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