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Triple-9 fine coins are bullion pieces not intended for circulation and they should be marked .999. Hallmark / stamping : Ag 999 And I strongly suggest to buy from the reliable supplier because we even got the sample from USA which with hallmark Ag 999,but it is just with 80% silver after test.
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∙ 13y agoNo US quarter was ever made out of "pure" silver. It's too soft. They contained 10% copper for hardness.
You can tell whether a quarter is silver by its date. Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are silver, and are somewhat lighter in color than current copper-nickel quarters. They're also slightly heavier - 6.25 gm for the silver ones vs. 5.67 for the clad ones.
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∙ 12y agoOn coins nowadays if you look at the ridges around the edge of coins you can tell its not silver by it will be a copper and silver color. if its real silver it will be a whole silver color no copper color
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∙ 13y agoLooking a coin up in a reference book will tell you the ASW or actual silver weight of the coin, as well as the percentage of silver. US silver coins were 90%, while many world coins have different silver percentages.
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∙ 14y agoDissolve a little in nitric acid and then add some sodium chloride solution if silver is present it will precipitate out as insoluble silver chloride.
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How do you tell if my selmer signet special flute is solid coin silver?
Coin silver Selmer's are stamped on the main body "Coin Silver" Matching serial numbers on all pieces prove they are all solid silver.
How do you tell a silver coin from other coins?
One way to know a coin is not silver is to check it with a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the coin, it is not silver. If the magnet does not stick, it still might not be silver. You can test it, but to do that you need a test kit.
How DO you tell a silver dollar coin oF 1886 is authentic?
The best thing to do is take it to a coin dealer.
How do you tell if a coin is silver?
in order to tell for sure, you would need to take it to a coin specialist. most coins now are a mix of zinc and copper. if your coin truly is silver, it is probably very very old and worth a good amount of money.
How can you tell silver from pewter coins?
look at the edge if it is a silver coin it will be a gold slver color otherwhies it will have silver and copper color
How do you tell if the hrh royal wedding coin is silver?
No general circulation British coin contains any silver. If you have any modern British coin with a silver content, it will say so on the packaging it was sold in. This will include the percentage of silver and very possibly, a "certificate of authenticity".
How do you tell the difference between a cupronickel clad or silver 1976 US one dollar coin?
The color is different. The silver is more reflective. If you cover the coin with a Kleenex you can barely see the CN coin but the silver one shows through.
Can a clad coin be silver plated?
Yes, it can also contain silver. Experts can tell by holding the coin & observing its edge & by its weight. Clad coins are usually lighter
How can I tell whether my 1977 British decimal commemorative twenty-five pence coin is made of cupronickel or silver?
If it is a "Silver" coin, it will say so on the case it came in.
How can you tell the difference between a 1977 British Crown - Silver Jubilee silver or not silver?
A genuine silver coin produced by the Royal Mint will be in protective packaging indicating what the coin is made from. It should also include a certificate of authenticity.
How can you tell if a coin is pure silver if you know the mass and volume of the coin?
I think you would have to be a physicist to do that. It would be easier to identify the coin by nation of origin, date and denomination, and a coin guide book will help do this, and the book will tell you what metal the coin is made from.
How do you tell if your American silver eagle is a pf70 or not?
You can't unless you pay the $20+ to send your coin to NGC/PCGs even under magnification the ordinary person cannot tell the difference between a pf69 and pf70 coin. Of course, it is easy to tell if your coin is uncirculated or proof, a proof silver eagle will have very shiny, mirror like fields that are easy to see yourself in. An uncirculated silver eagle will be shiny, but won't be mirror like. Also, the raised part of the coin will look frosted on a proof coin but not on an uncirculated coin.
