Fake 2011 Maple Leaf – Excellent Quality!

[silverbullionMember]

Buying fake silver is probably one of a silver bug’s worse fears. It would be great if someone could bring an affordable, precise, non-intrusive hand-held device to market that would enable us to test for fake silver.

[silverbullionMember]

[silverbullionMember]

Which methods do you guys use to test for fake silver? Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

[AGXIIKMember]

SB  I have had some concerns about buyng fake silver but with a good spectum of rounds, coins and bars from quality producers like Sunshine Mint and reputable dealers, counrtesy od Doc and Bull Run, along with a receipt, I am pretty comfortable with my stack.  Dealers reputation and the willingness to back the product is my way to keep the phyzz honest.

[silverbullionMember]

It is also my first line of defence.

[SweevesMember]

Personally, I think Ebay is risky. This may be useful in regards to The fake 2011 Maples.

[SweevesMember]

[silverpigMember]

A magnet can help sometimes..

[ArgentumMember]

Test fluid for silver, that’s al you need if you don’t trust the seller.

[2 OZ.Member]

Silver Bullion,

You can buy a kit from Amazon that has a portable scale (4″ x 6″), several test chemicals for silver and gold. It will even tell you what carat your gold is. It comes with jewelers files and the whole bit. The scale measures in Oz., troy Oz., carats (for jewels), grams, etc. The good thing is it only costs about $35.00 – $40.00. I’ll get the brand name and post it to you in a couple of days.

[Marchas45Member]

I have a Gold and Silver tester plus my Scale and Magnet, never leave home without them/

[silverbullionMember]

Thank you for the replies. I am looking for non-intrusive ways to test. It means no chemicals. I am looking for an affordable, but precise electronic device that can be used for testing. Any ideas?

2 OZ. The scale sounds like an investment. I am looking forward to your reply.

[wisegirlzMember]

I use a scale brought from ebay and weigh each item. I also buy from reputable vendors.

[Ed_BMember]

Those chemical kits only test the surface.  A silver plated fake coin WILL test positive for silver.

I use a magnet, a dial micrometer, and a small electronic scale.  It is very difficult (but not impossible) to make a fake silver coin that is both the exact same size and weight as the real item.

I agree that the 1st line of defense should be a reputable dealer or someone who is known to you as an honest coin buyer and seller.

[silverbullionMember]

True Ed_B How does a “dial micrometer” work?

[2 OZ.Member]

Unfortunately SB, Other than chemicals, a Mass spectrometer is probably the only other way not mentioned here. Ky kit is a DigiWeigh.
Hope this helps.

[MaryBMember]

get a small neodymium magnet from radio shack. Hold the coin/round/bar at a 45 degree angle with the magnet at the top. Let go of the magnet. It should slowly slide like it is being held back. Most fakes it will slide off fast or stick. Get a set of calipers and the scale as mentioned.

[silverbullionMember]

Thank you for the advice.

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