How to check if Perth Mint Gold bars are genuine?

Discussion in 'Fakes & Counterfeits' started by TreasureHunter, Sep 18, 2019.

  1. TreasureHunter

    TreasureHunter Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2012
    Messages:
    4,499
    Likes Received:
    1,182
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Treasure Island
    Hi,

    Is there a way to determine if the Certicard gold bars (gold bars remaining enclosed within Certicard) are genuine?

    I repeat: without taking the bars out.

    For instance: how heavy is the entire thing (with package) supposed to weigh?
    (10 g, 1 oz)
     
    TreasureHunter, Sep 18, 2019
    #1
  2. whay

    whay Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2016
    Messages:
    506
    Likes Received:
    332
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Using the Sigma Verifier Verifier.jpg
     
    whay, Sep 18, 2019
    #2
  3. TreasureHunter

    TreasureHunter Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2012
    Messages:
    4,499
    Likes Received:
    1,182
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Treasure Island
    ^
    And if you don't have anything like that anywhere near?
     
    TreasureHunter, Sep 18, 2019
    #3
  4. 66rounds

    66rounds Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2019
    Messages:
    2,984
    Likes Received:
    3,391
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Melbourne
    Ultrasonic thickness gauge and calipers
     
    66rounds, Sep 18, 2019
    #4
  5. jultorsk

    jultorsk Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2016
    Messages:
    1,896
    Likes Received:
    3,400
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Australia
    jultorsk, Sep 18, 2019
    #5
  6. ddevil

    ddevil Active Member Silver Stacker

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2011
    Messages:
    137
    Likes Received:
    90
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Melbourne
    You can check them on an XRF too
     
    ddevil, Sep 19, 2019
    #6

Share This Page