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Coin and Paper Money Collecting/NETHERLANDS, ten gulden, 1897 of Wilhelmina, jeweller's copy?

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Expert: - 7/29/2009


Question

Scanned Copy of coin
Hello, I have a Gold coin from the Netherlands dated 1897 10 Guilders 1897 of Wilhemina. There is a raised imprint "copy" next to the date. Is the coin genuine, or a jewelers' copy (only what I could find on the net)? Is it still of the same value as the original coin?

Answer
Hi Mark,
It is most likely a replica used for identification purposes by banks and bullion dealers.  The fact that it says "COPY" on it would denote that it is not a genuine piece nor would it be gold, probably gold plated.

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Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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    CommentThankyou Joe. That has answered my question well and given me a lead in following up on a dealer who possibly swapped the coin while appraising it. Thanks again.


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