Is there any difference between .999 and .9999 fine gold/silver?

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What am I misunderstanding?
Isn’t the AGE .9167 not .999?

 

Had to become part of the "destined to become a classic thread" thread. I do see a slight difference in appearance of the OP coins but I also see a difference in the backgrounds, lighting and clarity (focus). The maple leaf being brighter, overall. Might I suggest posting a photo of both coins, out of the capsules, side by side in a single shot. As for talking about planchets, I think it would be important to consider them. Both planchet and die preparation will make a difference even comparing unprepared raw planchets would be hard, unless from the same source. So that the manufacturing process is the same. This should be enough to keep the prospective classic thread alive. For the record, I don't think you would see a difference if photographed, side by side, under the same lighting. JHMO. Discuss!

 

Just to confuse you more.
Yes age is .9167 but still has the same weight in .999.
That would make it a wash if all your looking to do is gather gold.
In general people and animals like shiny things...that should cover everyone here

 

I really DO understand
Total coin weight is 33.931 grams or 1.0909 Troy oz
AGW or Actual Gold Weight is 1 Troy oz in each

 

Hmmm...that's a new one for me...usually it's apples to oranges . Also wanted to mention that some of our U.S. gold coins ARE minted in .9999 and DO declare it on the coin...not just in other countries like Canada and Australia.

 

Look at it this way, using an AGE Double Eagle
Coin weight is 33.93gt
31.1gt of it is 0.999 fine gold
the remaining 2.83g is a combination of 3% silver and 5.33% copper.

So your getting 1 troy oz of .999 gold somewhat hardened with 2.83g of silver and copper.
Have fun

 

OK, so your just playing with us then...

 

Just follow the shiny objects and you'll be fine.

 

Like who's on first...

 

More fuel for the fire! I love it!

 

I like shiny, but it doesn’t have to be, especially if it’s gold. Except those “golden” dollars. No sir, I don’t like them.