Fake Canada 2014 $250 silver owl

CaptHenway

A dealer on my old dealer-to-dealer network reported that a person came in trying to sell a fake Canada 2014 $250 silver owl. That denomination should be four inches in diameter and weigh 32.15 troy oz. This piece was only one ounce, 39 mm. Had fancy presentation box but no certificate. Even had colorized eyes.



Not purchased so not checked to see if even silver. Face value would be around $175 U.S.



TD

RMLTM79

The fake was 1 ounce? Wow, probably the worst fake of all time. Short by 31.15 oz's.

CuKevin

Originally posted by: RMLTM79
The fake was 1 ounce? Wow, probably the worst fake of all time. Short by 31.15 oz's.

This was my thought as well...

CaptHenway

Unfortunately, the RCM has become such a third world country in what they are issuing that most people are probably not familiar with this coin. They might look and see that a $250 coin with an owl was made, but if they don't check the specs they could be fooled.

ricko

Trying to sell such an item to a dealer was his first mistake.... Cheers, RickO