British Trade dollar question

skingspan · June 21, 2005 2:02PM

I am looking to pick up a Britsh trade dollar to add to my collection and was wondering if I need to be concerned about counterfeits as with US trade dollars. I will probably be making my purchase on Ebay and I know there are many fake US trade dollars out there. Should I stick with a certified British Trade dollar or is it not a concern with this series.

Thanks
Steve

Cladiator · June 21, 2005 2:51PM

Just don't buy any from China

historygeek · June 21, 2005 3:21PM

I have seen lots of fake circulated British Trade Dollars, no MS state fake BTDs. So go for the higher grade ones.

harasha · June 21, 2005 6:55PM

If you do not mind certified, I would go for the slab. In the alternative, purchase from a well established vendor. I would be uncomfortable with the anonymous nature of the ebay seller for something like a BTD.

wybrit · June 21, 2005 10:04PM

They are generally not very spendy, though there are a few key dates that may be more apt to turn up as counterfeits.

DorkGirl · June 22, 2005 9:36AM

I asked the same question and was told there are a lot of fakes out there. But I got lucky, ajaan had a couple nice circulated examples for sale. Maybe a board member will help you out, they are beautiful coins.