Hi, I bought a 9 carat proof gold pound coin which has a silvery mark on the edge. As this is proof, shouldn't this be solid gold and therefore a uniform gold colour throughout? Many thanks
What, exactly, do you know about this coin? I know that 9k gold coins exist, but a quick search doesn't turn up any for Pitcairn, and silver on the edge seems like a big red flag (to mix metaphors a bit). What's its date? Do its weight and dimensions match published specs for the issue? Can you post clear photos of the coin's obverse and reverse?
It’s only a 9k coin. 24k is considered solid gold. To see silver means the base metals didn’t get covered in that area.
The real 2025 Pitcairn proofs are 999 Gold & denominated in dollars, not pounds. The legend on your coin is also arranged differently, possibly to avoid legal problems. Gold plated silver replica is my guess, hope it wasn't expensive...
