Laser security marks on gold Maple Leaf coins

cinque1543

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?

Greenstang

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.

cinque1543

OK. Thanks.

WAYNEAS

Nice feature.
Wayne