Authenticating Krugerrands
 

What are some good ways to authenticate Krugerrands?

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

The easiest and most sure way is to use a Fisch instrument and a good loop under a good light to check the fine detail and overall quality of the die the coin was stamped with; check that there are no little "pimples" depressions, small raised tool marks, faulty edge, & other tell-tale indications of a counterfeit.

If you can't access a AGE/Krugerrand Fisch instrument take it to a dealer you trust and ask him/her to look at it.

Or you can:

1. Check the weight,
2. Check the diameter and thickness with calipers, and as suggested above,
3. use a good loop under a good light to check the fine detail and overall quality of the die the coin was stamped with...etc.

The odds are VERY high that the coin is legitimate if it's weight and dimensions are right.

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

Send 'em to me & I'll check:

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Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

I use the law firm...... 'We, Cheatum and Howe'

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

Buy a Fisch gauge.

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

Ditto!

Maranatha,

:smile:

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

No Fisch for pandas. And those things cost more than a caliper and digital scale which would do the same thing to verify any coin.

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

I think you mean Dewey, Cheatham and Howe.

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

AMEN or send 'em to ME!

PS gold and silver do have a RING to them - I can check in in my pocket for you too!

Re: Authenticating Krugerrands
 

as previously indicated -

Calipers, sensitive scale, and loop or equivalent.