How to Spot a Fake Maple Leaf
Counterfeit 1 oz Gold Canadian Maple Leaf 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 exactly 30mm)
- 🚨Dull thud instead of high-pitched ring
- 🚨Missing or poorly executed security features (radial lines, micro-engraved maple leaf)
📖 Read Our Complete Maple Leaf Authentication Guide
Step-by-step methods to detect counterfeits — weight, dimensions, visual tells, acoustic testing, and more.
About the Maple Leaf
Introduced in 1979, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf was one of the first coins to achieve .9999 purity and features advanced security features.
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