Is a piece that is stamped 24 karat gold plate worth anything?

Answer 1

These sets normally contain ordinary circulation coins plated with a thin layer of gold and sold at inflated prices as "collectibles". There is some small after-market for them but they have no additional numismatic value because they are technically classed as altered coins.

Answer 2

Hge means heavy gold electroplating. The later of gold is normally in the 5-20 micron thickness. The total weight of gold used in the process of making a coin is negligible. There can be an increase in value over a standard coin however as they are usually manufactured in lesser quantities. Like any thing else though, it's worth what someone is willing to pay, and if two people want it badly enough, the valuation book gets tossed out the window.

Answer 3

yes, there are various merchants that will reach deep into their wallets to acquire such artefacts. Often found in antique stores pure silver, copper and bronze coins are not of particular value. The remnants of Old England, Greece, Rome and even France, 24 karat gold coins or 'pieces' have been known to fetch a few hundred, almost up to $1000 if sold to the correct merchant or collector. I'd suggest hold on to it until you find someone who is particularly interested in the piece and it willing to pay at least a price within the hundreds.

Note, the prices can vary depending on whether the piece is genuine and where its origins lie.

Answer 4

This question cannot be answered without more detail. However there are several things to consider when evaluating the value of such an object:

• Gold that s 24k is not hard it is soft
• The gold involved in plating an object is very small, a fraction of a gram per cm2
• An "object" could be anything from a piece of gravel to a work of art. its own (without the gold) value could be nothing or immense.
• Gold plating is not necessarily added for aesthetic reasons - sometimes it is for improved electrical conductivity, corrosion protection, or insulation.
• People trying to sell things on the basis of it being "gold plated" are probably relying on the fact that the purchaser haven't considered the above facts.