Laser security marks on gold Maple Leaf coins

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I’ve read that a tiny maple leaf is micro-engraved with laser technology on all current gold Maple Leaf coins, and that this technology allows each coin to be matched against a database maintained by the Royal Canadian Mint.
How exactly does one read the micro-engraved maple leaf and match a specific coin to the database? Can individuals do this, or is it something only certain dealers can do?
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It is called the “DNA authentication process” and can be done on sight by an authorized
dealer with a special scanner. There is no way of doing this yourself.
To check the authenticity yourself, compare the radial lines with a genuine coin. These cannot
be duplicated and counterfeit coins will show less lines that are thicker. This is just another
security feature.
OK. Thanks.
Nice feature.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
What does DNA stand for? I hope it doesn't stand for deoxyribonucleic acid. That would be technically false and weird.
DNA meaning. Digital Non-Destructive Activation.
This is the easiest way to see if your gold Maple Leaf is genuine.

Just compare the thickness and spacing of the radial lines.
This way there is no testing required.
I don't usually point out how to identify a counterfeit but in this case the radial lines
cannot be duplicated. (According to the RCM) so I can't see any harm.
While there are certainly some fakes that don't have the same sort of radial lines, there's no reason that they could not be replicated; they definitely can, and it wouldn't be difficult. That being said, most fakes are not that high quality.
While there are certainly some fakes that don't have the same sort of radial lines, there's no reason that they could not be replicated; they definitely can, and it wouldn't be difficult. That being said, most fakes are not that high quality.
If you re going to make statements like this, please supply your source of this information or show an example of a replica. These radial lines along with the two micro engraved Maple Leaves are impossible to replicate at all, let alone easily. I have been reporting counterfeits for years and have never seen a replica that is even close to the original.