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How To Protect Yourself From Counterfeit Coin PurchaseHow To Protect Yourself From Counterfeit Coin PurchaseHow To Protect Yourself From Counterfeit Coin Purchase

How To Protect Yourself From Counterfeit Coin Purchases

February 27, 2018 by Colonial Acres Coins

Last updated on April 15th, 2020 at 07:29 am

Last Updated on April 15, 2020 Posted by Colonial Acres Coins

In addition to being fun and lucrative, collecting coins is an activity that comes with a number of other benefits. However, there are also downsides to becoming a coin collector. One of the most frustrating and unfortunate ones is coming across counterfeit coins. Counterfeiting involves creating false paper money and coins that resemble real coins to the tiniest detail. There are many collectors that have come in contact with counterfeit pieces, especially when it comes to Canadian coin currency. But, there are ways you can protect yourself against it.

Canadian Coins: What Can You Do To Safeguard Against Counterfeit Coins?

There are essentially two critical aspects to protecting yourself from purchasing a counterfeit item, regardless of whether it is a coin or a piece of bullion. They include:

  • Knowing who you are buying from
  • Knowing exactly what you are looking for and buying

Buying From A Reputable Source

When it comes to Canadian coins, the most important thing to remember is that it is always best to buy from a reputable source. On the other hand, the situation is a bit more difficult for dealers as they also do business with walk-in customers. The safest way to look at this is that not knowing the person you are buying the coin or bullion from should at the very least be a red flag to you. But, a source or dealer should also be willing to live up to their guarantee and take things back if there is a problem.

Having Good Knowledge When Purchasing Coins

Having plenty of knowledge is critical to preventing counterfeit fraud. Simply put, you will be safest if you know what you are looking for and also know exactly what you are buying. As a collector, it is a good idea to research legitimate examples to understand exactly what it looks like, how much it weighs, and even go into details when it comes to the packaging. If there is a person capable of counterfeiting Silver Maple Leaves, gold bars or gold wafers, there is no reason they cannot counterfeit the packaging as well. Knowledge is often in the smallest of details, so keep that in mind the next time you are purchasing Canadian coins to add to your collection.

Visit Colonial Acres Coins For More Information On How To Stay Safe When Buying Coins

Getting your hands on valuable and rare coin pieces to add to your collection can be done in different ways, though it is always important to do so safely and with minimum risk of fraud. Knowing who you are buying coins from is a critical element of staying safe, and Colonial Acres Coins has been among the most reputable coin dealers and traders in Canada for more than two decades. Visit Colonial Acres today and get your hands on some safe, risk-free and affordable coins for your collection.

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