To help collectors and dealers identify counterfeit coins, NGC has prepared lists of the most commonly counterfeited US, Chinese and world coins with diagnostic information and images from NGC’s extensive database, as well as commentary from the NGC coin grading team.

Dec 20, 2016 · Counterfeit, or “fake”, coins are pesky inevitables in the world of coin collecting but there are a number of tips suggested by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS).

Mar 18, 2025 · To help collectors and dealers identify counterfeit coins, NGC has prepared lists of the most commonly counterfeited US, Chinese and world coins with diagnostic information and …

Sep 9, 2024 · Here's how to tell a genuine 1943 copper error penny (rare and likely valuable) from a counterfeit. At one time, genuine 1943 steel pennies were copper-plated and sold as novelty items at coin shows and flea markets.

Sep 9, 2024 · In this guide, we’ll explore practical tips and techniques to help you identify fake coins and safeguard your hobby. One of the first indicators of a counterfeit coin is its weight. Authentic coins are produced with specific metals and …

Jan 5, 2024 · The reality is that most of these are altered coins—steel cents that have been copper-plated or fake copper cents struck with incorrect details. If you believe you have a rare 1943 Copper Penny, it’s worth getting expert verification before making assumptions.

From my Coin Week article (1798-S-158-large-cent): In the fall of 2015 a fellow EAC’er (member of the Early American Coppers Club) alerted the EAC Face Book group to an apparent deceptive fake 1798 large cent, changing how many of us view the hobby going forward!

Jan 3, 2000 · Rather than trying to determine why a particular coin is counterfeit, this book will offer secrets on how to determine a genuine coin's authenticity. It is easier and quicker to look for genuine diagnostics than it is to identify every counterfeit diagnostic.

Jan 12, 2016 · Although most of the coins it receives are genuine, NGC has identified hundreds of thousands of coins that are not genuine—counterfeits, altered dates, added mintmarks and other types of fakes. Not surprisingly, some coins are counterfeited more often than others.

Jul 26, 2023 · Understanding the most commonly faked coins and learning how to identify them can protect you from unscrupulous practices and protect your investment. Historically, counterfeiting is a dark shadow that has plagued currency for centuries.