Tungsten Plated Gold Coins exist.
The fake in this video was sold to a Coin Shop near me in a bulk deal.
Unsuspecting pros can get tricked also.
People have reported old style maples having very little to no ping.
They’re rare, but they exist.
If you have a no ping Maple, I highly suggest adding in some other tests.
An N52 rare earth magnet would be a great place to start.
A magnet slides down with an attractive force on Tungsten.
A magnet slides down pure Gold similar to how it does down Silver.
It does take some experience to see/feel the difference.
If you’re not sure, tungsten will also fail a sigma test every time.
I have read that tungsten fakes can pass the X-ray tests with a thick enough plating.
In my opinion, if it doesn’t ping, there’s something wrong with it.
But Gold is Gold, the choice is yours.
Always use multiple testing methods.
Weight
Dimensions
Magnet
Ping
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If you or someone you know would like to test metals with a Pocket Pinger, they’re available at CoinPingTest.com, Amazon, and eBay.
Disclaimer: All the risks associated with pinching a coin in between your fingers and tapping it are present when using the device. The ping test is used for alloy identification. Always compare the sound of a potential counterfeit with the sound of a known authentic or trusted data base. Any difference in sound is a strong indication that further testing is needed. Always use multiple testing methods.
The Pocket Pinger has contributed to catching over 100 fake coins, all confirmed.
If you catch one with yours please reach out. There’s a valuable lesson to share in each story.
Dozens of Pocket Pinger demo videos can be found on the profile.
A simple ping test really can save you from a counterfeit situation.
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Happy hunting.
Test your stack.
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