So my 2000 1oz panda finally arrived from China! How do i tell if its fake? Weighs 31.2 grams diameter 40 mls reeded edge. If it is fake its a bloody good one.
Thats the problem fish my old camera just showes a blurr. Maybe i'll take to the Perth meeting soon. Thanks anyway.
It just doesnt add up "fish". I cant find any floors but logic says its got to be fake. Bare in mind what i know about coins isnt worth knowing. Anyway we'll see what the experts say on 1st sept. Thanks for the heads up.
Do you have another Panda to compare it to, one that you know is good? How thick is the 2000? If it isn't silver it will be thicker than a real coin in order to have enough weight. Look at your coin carefully. Does the date look like the coin below? Is it raised off the surface and are each of the numerals the same size and shape as in the photo? Is the circular area along the outside of this coin where the date appears frosted (as this photo) or is it reflective/mirrored like a proof coin? Source: The Gold and Silver Panda Coin Buyer's Guide Best wishes, Peter Anthony http://www.pandacollector.com
Gidday Peter, The area you mention is mirror finish. The date is the smaller of the two sizes raised.
The mirror Finnish type 2000 coins are a fav of counterfeiters because of the high prices that this coin commands. Given we don't know the purchase price it's hard to tell.
Unfortunately, that sounds like the fake one but we will need a picture or two to be sure. Best wishes, Peter Anthony http://www.pandacollector.com