Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Where do you buy your coins at?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 1117575, member: 27832"]From a chemical/metallurgical perspective, it's not too hard to come up with a base alloy that has about the same density as silver, yielding the proper weight and dimensions. Gold is a lot harder to fake --the only metals that are even close are uranium (radioactive, hard to work), tungsten (<i>very</i> hard to work), and a handful of metals significantly more expensive than gold.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="-jeffB, post: 1117575, member: 27832"]From a chemical/metallurgical perspective, it's not too hard to come up with a base alloy that has about the same density as silver, yielding the proper weight and dimensions. Gold is a lot harder to fake --the only metals that are even close are uranium (radioactive, hard to work), tungsten ([I]very[/I] hard to work), and a handful of metals significantly more expensive than gold.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Where do you buy your coins at?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...