Fake Maple Leaf Gold Coin

I was sold a replica of the 2015 canada 50 1 oz maple leaf see pictures.

Fake maple leaf gold coin. Worse yet savvy counterfeiters are actually targeting low mintage coin releases knowing that coin collectors are eager to complete a specific coin series and may be less discerning and quick to buy. This gentleman does a good job of. On the holder just look at the top line of type. Having just posted about how they make the 2014 canadian silver maple leaf coins.

A recent survey conducted by the u s based anti counterfeiting task force actf indicates the gold maple leaf gml produced by the royal canadian mint is among the most frequently counterfeited gold bullion coins. 30 00 mm 1 1811 in edge. On a genuine coin it points to the bottom of the a in canada. Now i want to share how to tell a fake canadian maple leaf coin from a real one.

It made me angry to see these were being manufactured. Warning to gold coin buyers. As you know in this industry you can never become complacent. I foreknew they were fake.

I ordered some gold maples on line. On the fake coin it points past the a. On the coin look at the top tip of the maple leaf on the right hand side. The fake is easily recognizable as it.

Coin dealer survey respondents reported customers seeking to sell them counterfeit gmls compared to 43 3 per cent seeking to sell them counterfeit. Nearly 25 per cent of u s. But this increased demand for bullion coins like the american eagle south african krugerrand and canadian maple leaf has created a golden opportunity for forgers. It is nowhere near the same font.

31 11 g 1 00 troy oz. It was my first experience with a fake canadian gold coin and have a feeling that it won t be my last. Easy to tell both coin holder are fake.