How to Spot a Fake Krugerrand
Counterfeit 1 oz Silver Krugerrand 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 38.7mm) or thickness (should be 2.84mm)
- 🚨Flat, dull sound without sustained ring on ping test
- 🚨Magnetic attraction (genuine .999 silver 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 Krugerrand
Introduced in 2017 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Gold Krugerrand, the Silver Krugerrand shares the same iconic design featuring Paul Kruger on the obverse and a springbok antelope on the reverse. It quickly became one of the most popular silver bullion coins, leveraging the Krugerrand name's global recognition.
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