Although most miners searching for gold these days are well aware of the existence of pyrite, many a miner in the past has been fooled into believing that he struck gold when, in fact, it was “Fool’s Gold” that he struck. While this mistake is less likely than ever before to be made by a professional panning for gold in Alaska or Canada, it is unknowingly made by unsuspecting purchasers of gold on a daily basis.
With the help of a caliper, a magnet, and an accurate scale, you can distinguish between pure gold and fake or impure gold. The best way to avoid investing in fake gold, however, is to buy from a precious metal dealer who uses the most advanced tools available to ensure that every bar or coin of gold it buys is genuine. To invest in gold without having to worry about being scammed or having an amateur dealer unknowingly pass impure gold your way, buy your gold from California Numismatic Investments. To speak with a reputable precious metal dealer, call (800) 225-7531.