This page serves as a critical security resource for collectors, focusing on the serious threat of counterfeit coins. It acts as a central hub for articles, case studies, and guides that explain how to identify fakes, understand the methods counterfeiters use, and the importance of professional authentication.

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Fake Certified Coin Case Study

An In-Depth Look at a Fake Certified Coin Slab We received a certified 1856 Flying Eagle Cent that someone wanted to use as collateral for a $9,500 loan. Should be…

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Obverse side of a fake St Gaudens in a fake PCGS holder.

Fake $20 Gold Coin Case Study

A Case Study in Counterfeit Detection: A Fake $20 Gold Coin Here is a good case study. Guy emailed us pictures of a coin that he inherited from his grandfather.…

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