Two top-line tips to prevent counterfeit purchases

Royal Canadian Numismatic Association President Henry Nienhuis said ‘buying from a reputable source’ and ‘knowing what you’re buying’ are two of the most important ways collectors and investors can protect themselves from counterfeit fraud.

In light of the counterfeit gold wafer recently sold to a customer of a Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) branch in what appeared to be proper packaging, collectors and investors are asking how they can protect themselves. Although the Royal Canadian Mint has since said the one-ounce wafer – containing no gold whatsoever – wasn’t... Continue reading →

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