How to Spot a Fake Buffalo
Counterfeit 1 oz Gold American Buffalo coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be exactly 31.1g)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 32.7mm)
- 🚨Dull thud instead of clear, sustained ring on ping test
- 🚨Magnetic attraction (pure gold is not magnetic)
Tip: Sophisticated counterfeits can fool visual inspection alone. Always use the acoustic verifier above alongside precise weight and dimension measurements.
About the Buffalo
First minted in 2006, the Gold American Buffalo was the first .9999 fine gold coin produced by the United States Mint. Its design is based on James Earle Fraser's iconic 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel, featuring a Native American composite portrait on the obverse and an American bison on the reverse.
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