Bring it to a reputable coin dealer and they will identify it and give you an opinion on its authenticity. Most coin dealers will not charge you for this service.
The one sure way to determine if a coin is real or fake is by weight. A genuine coin will have a specific weight, while a counterfeit will be too heavy or too light.
It depends on whether or not the signature is real or fake.
If you doubt the authenticity of any coin, take it to a coin dealer.
One of the easier ways to determine between a real and a fake is by weight.
Yes, there are most definitely fake krugerrands in circulation. The best way to verify a fake or real krugerrand is to go to a reputable coin dealer. You can also do some measurements of the coin, a real 1 oz. krugerrand will weigh 33.930g. its diameter will be 32.77mm, and its thickness will be 2.84mm.
If real $10,000 if fake $30
A genuine U.S. silver dollar dated 1935 or earlier should weigh 26.7 grams, or slightly less if it's heavily worn. Also silver is non-magnetic, so a genuine coin won't stick to a magnet.
If you're unsure, one of the best ways to determine a coin's authenticity is by weight. All U.S. coins have a specific weight, so a real one will be correct, and fake will weigh something different. If the coin is heavily worn, it's possible that it could be slightly underweight, but not by more than a couple percent.
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There are only 20 that were ever made so chances are yours is a fake. If it is real, it would be worth over 120,000 dollars. It is best to take this to a coin appraiser as their are many imitations.
no, it isnt its fake they wouldnt give it to you for free if it wasnt.
Pretty sure that means it is not the actual coin but a faux version... Yes there was such a coin. I have one and it is a reproduction or PSEUDO(fake) but at least it is printed on the coin. Unlike other repro's on eBay that are just fake but look real in every way.......You have an elusive and rare coin