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Features of Genuine Coins


1-cent
5-cent
10-cent
20-cent
50-cent
1-dollar

Tone
A sharp ringing tone is produced when the coin is dropped on a hard surface.
Finish
The relief of the design, milled edges, lettering and characters on both the obverse and reverse are very sharp and defined.
Colour
The golden colour of the metal of the $1 coin is even as the metallic composition is aluminium bronze.
Specifications
The weight of genuine coins is within the standard tolerance of the gazetted coin specifications.

Note:
The best way to learn about counterfeit coins is to examine them and compare them with genuine coins of the same type and date.

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Last modified on 19/3/2007