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HistoryStudent | 06-27-2007 06:58 PM
Just got my FISCH Instruments the first four wallets. Checked hundreds of coins already especially those below. Interesting book enclosed about all the PHONEY coins: :thumpdown KRUGERRANDS - bad MEXICAN 1.2 ouncers ENGLISH SOVEREIGNS the most counterfeited coin in the world. Hungarian Coronas and TOO many others. I can't believe how they caught those guys with 4,700 counterfeit KRUGERRANDS. :bear_thumb: Boy that'll wake you up. :bear_thumb:

Krugerrand | 06-27-2007 07:34 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments I believe AuNuggets has mentioned the big Krugerrand scam in the past... had to do mainly with folks using fake Krands as collateral for a loan, rather than trying to pass them off to coin collectors, etc. Have you come across any fakes yet, yourself, HS?

goldminer | 06-27-2007 08:18 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments HistoryStudent... Sure checks 'em quick & sure eh? Notice how close and certain the weight has to be to cause the coin not to drop? A coin just a tad light will register as a fake. Super instruments IMO.

clarkth | 06-27-2007 08:58 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Quote:
Originally Posted by j-son (Post 648577) how long is the book?
More like a phamplet. About 10-12 pages but full of good information, stories, tips, etc. It was written about 1984 so GAE's are not listed.

goldminer | 06-27-2007 09:25 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Json...you're right. And the numbers I have show: Krand: 32.6 mm/Dia; 2.75 mm/Thick Eagle: 32.7 mm/Dia; 2.87 mm/Thick

Turner-son | 06-27-2007 09:26 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments I have a 1/10 GAE Fisch and if I put them in the round socket to check shape, I can't get them back out (my wife had to help...she has smaller fingers)! So, I just set them gently on there, as long as they tip the fulcrum and fit through the slot (checking thickness and diameter), it's all good. I also mass them digitally. I imagine the larger coins would be easier.

AuNuggets | 06-27-2007 09:39 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments The slight difference between the Krugerrands and the American Gold Eagles is in the different alloys. Krands are alloyed with pure copper, the AGEs with copper and silver. FWIW

HistoryStudent | 06-27-2007 11:51 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Quote:
Originally Posted by j-son (Post 648577) how long is the book?
Just a short book - mine's old only 32 pages.

HistoryStudent | 06-27-2007 11:53 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Quote:
Originally Posted by Krugerrand (Post 648593) I believe AuNuggets has mentioned the big Krugerrand scam in the past... had to do mainly with folks using fake Krands as collateral for a loan, rather than trying to pass them off to coin collectors, etc. Have you come across any fakes yet, yourself, HS?
Nope went through 180 of the Krugerrands. Great instrument - quick and fast.

HistoryStudent | 06-27-2007 11:54 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Quote:
Originally Posted by goldminer (Post 648617) HistoryStudent... Sure checks 'em quick & sure eh? Notice how close and certain the weight has to be to cause the coin not to drop? A coin just a tad light will register as a fake. Super instruments IMO.
Really great. I'm going to check my eagles this week. The Corona were fine too with the Krugs and Sovereigns. IMO they are also great. :applause_

HistoryStudent | 06-27-2007 11:59 PM
Re: Just got my FISCH Instruments Thanks for all of your INPUTS - I also did my many 1.2 50 Peso Mexican pieces. All were fine. The scary thing was the Krugerrands because of the 1979 PHONEYS. They even had (per book) better definition than the originals but were silver with gold coating - and BIGGER than the REAL KRUGS. My guess is that they would not fit into a KRUGERRAND plastic holding tube for 10 to 15 coins. :applause_

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