How to test gold coins for authenticity - http://www.fisch.co.za/home.htm

[jellytotty1]

@harrynking777 The test cant be fooled that way because it tests the diameter aswell as the circumference and height of the coin. So its basically testing the volume, all geniune american eagles have the same volume. The alloy you mentioned may tip the balance but it wont fit snuggly in balance. This is Archimedes principle basically only the purity of gold in american eagles can have that volume nothing else including the alloy you mentioned. This is due to the size of atoms on a nano level

[malignantpoodle]

Who is "they" that are going to report?

American Eagles are not as good because they are often valued based on the year and condition of the coin. People pay way less than spot for a worn one, and charge way more than spot for a proof one. Plus, if you're traveling they're harder to trade.

Krugerrands are recognized and easy to trade anywhere in the world. If I'm in Vietnam, I can easily trade a Krugerrand. Not the case with Eagles.

[harrynking777]

If tungsten is mixed with platinum then covered in gold the coin would be the correct weight. A skilled forger would fool that cheap tester.

[hurtpuppy]

Then, if you buy the newer Chinese fakes, these tests fail because the new fakes will pass these stupid tests. The new Chinese fakes are plated in 22 karat gold, so it passes the "acid tests." Don't use the acid tests, it does destroy your gold and reduces the value of the coin.

The ONLY sure way to figure out if a coin is fake after it passes these tests is to test its specific gravity. Look up "specific gravity" on Google to find out how.

[maximusTLP]

can u use acid to test the coin?

[skylinedrake]

osama

[genesistwoeighteen]

Amen to the message on the hat. God save us!! Its going to be the saints vs the beast.

If tyranny and oppression come to this land it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy." James Madison.

[markmenez]

would the weight thing work with gold plated tungsten coins.. i guess it wont detect

[joeymackaroni]

I just finished reading "The Real Lincoln"

and I gotta say that your lone star flag is now even more beautiful in my eyes.

God Bless

[talltreehill7]

never seen one of those coin testers before ..thats cool . i got some old coins , silver pieces , couple old roman coins ,stuff i found nothing too good .. sucks cause i'm too young to have really invested , at this point i could buy some gold or silver but the price is so high .. not sure of the pay off ..guess the value will go up though , would you think it wise to buy metal ? at least 15-25% of savings , i cant buy land yet , wont spend $ on shit , but thats as well as my cash savings ?

[Unlawfulplot]

Great Video Rudy...that's a really cool device

[1971texas]

i just bought a used 2006 highlander for my wife and wrote a check are they going to report me

[LoneStar1776]

@1971texas I think it only applies to buying gold bullion using over 10k in cash. I am not 100% sure but I doubt you get reported when you buy an automobile. Take care bro.

[praeeo]

good info, thanks! wouldn't have known that!

God bless!