turtlesteve
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I have read several threads discussing fake or filled bullion bars (silver and gold), and obviously there have been some confirmed instances of this. However, my question is, can anyone point to confirmed instances of "high quality" counterfeits of lower denominations (i.e. bullion coins or ~1 oz bars)? By high quality, I mean coins that were of the correct dimensions and weight, but were actually gold clad or gold plate over tungsten (or similar).
I'm trying to gauge how much of a threat such fakes pose. My guess is, even if they are not a problem now, they will be in the future as the price of gold continues to rise, and technology becomes more accessible.
Thanks,
Steve
I have read several threads discussing fake or filled bullion bars (silver and gold), and obviously there have been some confirmed instances of this. However, my question is, can anyone point to confirmed instances of "high quality" counterfeits of lower denominations (i.e. bullion coins or ~1 oz bars)? By high quality, I mean coins that were of the correct dimensions and weight, but were actually gold clad or gold plate over tungsten (or similar).
I'm trying to gauge how much of a threat such fakes pose. My guess is, even if they are not a problem now, they will be in the future as the price of gold continues to rise, and technology becomes more accessible.
Thanks,
Steve