Buying gold coins for the purpose of collecting or investing is an elite interest. Because gold coins are attributed value in relation to their rarity or true metal content, these coins are sold at an approximate standard rate across the globe. The gold coin industry is extremely lucrative and there are many fake gold coins in circulation, masquerading as authentic coins. For this reason, buyers should always buy gold coins from a reputable coin dealer such as The Scoin Shop.

The Scoin Shop is the retail division of The South African Gold Coin Exchange and has been established as a trusted gold coin dealer. With branches nationwide and an esteemed, loyal client base, The Scoin Shop offers one of the largest selections of original gold coins in the world.

Even to an experienced coin buyer, detecting fake gold coins can be challenging at first glance. In some instances, fake gold coins are crafted so accurately to their original counterparts, that their forgery can only be spotted using a microscope. Other imitations are so poorly crafted that they appear blatantly fake.

Peruse The Scoin Shops authentic gold coins for sale. Our coins come with certificates of authenticity to guarantee their value, and your peace of mind.

Counterfeit gold coins are not all produced by the same manufacturer. There are many fraudsters who want to cash in on the lucrative industry of selling gold coins. Some are more successful than others and, therefore, you may come across various levels of fake gold coins. Below are three of the major categories of forgeries to look out for when buying gold coins:

• Fairly crafted fake gold coins Approximately 80% of buyers are unable to spot fake gold coins when confronted with a fairly crafted counterfeit. This type of coin is in high circulation and many buyers arent lucky enough to detect its forgery. These coins appear original on the surface, but when examined closely, they lack much of the detail that they would have were they originals.
  
  
• Obvious fake gold coins There are some counterfeit gold coins that are easy to spot, but many first time buyers may fall prey to these fake gold coins if theyre not aware of what to look out for. These obviously fake gold coins are often shinier than real coins, have grainy appearances and have edges that are too sharp and sometimes uneven.
  
  
• Excellent fake gold coins Unfortunately, there are some fraudulent coin dealers who have managed to produce fake gold coins that are almost identical to original coins. These fake gold coins are often forgeries of rare coins of which there are few in circulation. Therefore, when purchasing rare coins, you should insist on using a trusted dealer such as The Scoin Shop to ensure authenticity.

The Scoin Shop specialises in selling only authentic gold coins. With mint suppliers that are based in all major cities across the globe, our gold coins selection is vast and diverse. Browse real gold coins for sale at The Scoin Shop from the Nelson Mandela series, Krugerrands, Natura coins and Protea coins to find a set to add to your collection.