fake pound coin??

Question

i have today been given 2 pound coins in my change?? how are they making these ??? they are rubbish!!!

Answer 1

there made of lead instead of steel, theres quite alot going round (people check there notes as they expect them to be forged but not coins) i've had a few, the gold colouring starts to come off and when you put them in a machine it rejects them, as they dont weigh the same. take them back to where u got them they should change them for you, hope this helps

Answer 2

if you suspect a fake do this test,

1) weight: fakes seam to feel a little heavy due to the material there made from, lead mostly

2) colour: most fakes seam to have bit's of there gold colour missing exposing a dull grey colour

3) paper: if you think a coin is fake rub it on a white piece of paper and if the coin produces a grey smudge mark on the paper then its fake (make sure that the coin isn't just dirty to start with)

4) if the following tips produce you with a fake coin take it back to the shop that gave you it/them and consult the manager about them they should then take the matter from there

hope this helped !

Answer 3

if they are really that rubbish then why did you except them? you should have noticed them straight away and handed them back in exchange for some real ones.

Answer 4

What?

What makes you think they were fake exactly? Would you care to actually describe them?

Answer 5

people make fake currency notes but will not make coins because, its a very costly process and they can not afford.

Answer 6

They are rubbish, but they fooled you on first sight didn't they?

Answer 7

Yeah I got some in my shop......lead painted gold.....felt stupid you only get caught once!