Apparently the difference is slight. Click on the link named "Counterfeit" in the "RELATED LINKS" along the left side of this box to read a recent news report concerning these counterfeits.
Take it to a bank, they will be able to tell you if it really is genuine.
No, an 1874 Trade Dollar should not stick to a magnet if it is genuine. Trade Dollars were minted in silver, which is not magnetic. If a Trade Dollar sticks to a magnet, it is likely a counterfeit or altered coin.
No, a counterfeit pen may not be effective for detecting counterfeit 1969 100 dollar bills because they were printed with the same type of paper used for genuine bills at the time. It is recommended to use other methods such as ultraviolet light or consulting with an expert for verification.
All replica coins sold in the USA are required to be marked with the word "COPY" in a conspicuous location on the coin. If a replica does not have the word "COPY", then it is a counterfeit.
All 1879 trade dollars were proofs and the entire trade dollar series is heavily counterfeited. Most likely, your coin is a counterfeit, but should be examined by someone who knows a lot about coins (good places to start are coin shops and jewelry shops) if you believe it to be genuine, but most likely it is a counterfeit. If genuine it could be worth hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The 1851 Indian dollar is a well known novelty coin (technically not a counterfeit, as there was no genuine version in the first place). It was made in China, contains no silver, and isn't worth anything.
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No, counterfeit detector pens are designed to work on modern currency with specific security features. The ink used in the pens reacts to the starch in the paper of modern bills to determine if the bill is genuine. Since a 1950 fifty dollar bill is older and made with different materials, the pen may not work effectively.
Many businesses print million dollar bills. They are sold as novelties, and do not assert that they are legal tender. The Federal Reserve has declared them legal to print or own and does not consider them counterfeit because no genuine million dollar bill exists or ever has existed.
i dont think there is
Trade dollars were first issued in 1873. I assume the appeal of having a counterfeit 1872 trade dollar is in the fact that no one in the world has a genuine one? Honestly, I have no idea. Pranking, I guess?
A genuine 1802 US silver dollar should weigh approximately 26.96 grams. If you have a sensitive digital scale, you can verify its authenticity by weighing it and comparing the weight to the known specifications for an 1802 US silver dollar.