4.58 gram 1984 Dollar

triplewitch · August 28, 2013, 08:09:49 AM

It's in the FAQ on the RAM website.
http://www.ramint.gov.au/faq/
Down at the bottom.
"Does the Mint authenticate coins?

The Mint offers to the public a service for authentication of Australian decimal coins that it has produced. Each item must be accompanied by a payment of A$200 (includes GST). Should you wish to have an item authenticated, it will be examined at the Mint using a variety of inspection methods. A decision concerning the coins authenticity will be given in the form of a letter but this will not include a grading of the coin. For further information please contact the Royal Australian Mint."
-John

markn · August 28, 2013, 08:21:53 AM

Quote from: 'triplewitch' pid='26359' dateline='1377643189'It's in the FAQ on the RAM website.
http://www.ramint.gov.au/faq/
Down at the bottom.
"Does the Mint authenticate coins?

The Mint offers to the public a service for authentication of Australian decimal coins that it has produced. Each item must be accompanied by a payment of A$200 (includes GST). Should you wish to have an item authenticated, it will be examined at the Mint using a variety of inspection methods. A decision concerning the coins authenticity will be given in the form of a letter but this will not include a grading of the coin. For further information please contact the Royal Australian Mint."
-John

That's interesting. PPH will be rifling through my wallet shortly looking for $200 and a stamp.

robbiegal · August 28, 2013, 05:37:54 PM

I think that I know one person who does authenticate some coins for them or the Feds at times
But it is a bit odd, as I also thought that they stopped providing that service as well. Maybe they just do it for the decimals now and not the pre-decs
I wonder if they can also confiscate them?

purplepennyhunter · August 28, 2013, 06:15:52 PM

I was chatting with a coin friend and he though it may have been just in relation to forgery's and not error coins. I'm not entirely sure they wouldn't try and repossess anything :angel: I have dropped them an email asking about the process and what you get for your 200 schmachos.

Fulvio · August 28, 2013, 06:25:18 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='26401' dateline='1377679552'what you get for your 200 schmachos.

If you happen to be Mark, all you get is a lighter wallet.

I'd love to know how they come up with their pricing on stuff like that. It can't have any relationship to reality, could it? If the item is known, it should just be five minutes work to look up the records. On the other hand, of its a real head-scratcher, $200 wouldn't put a dint in any serious investigative work.

Maybe the stiff fee is just a hurdle to put people off?

Unicorn · August 28, 2013, 06:29:03 PM

I'm :off_topic: but I like your new avatar Robbiegal.

robbiegal · August 28, 2013, 07:24:04 PM

:blush: ta

Goldseeker · August 28, 2013, 08:35:32 PM

That is interesting. The RAM authenticating Decimal coins that they minted.

Several years ago, I was informed by the RAM after travelling from Melbourne to Canberra to drop the coin(s) off in person, that the RAM no longer authenticates coins due to "Public Liability" concerns.

I think I may have to send the RAM an email and have this checked out.

runway · August 28, 2013, 10:01:04 PM

$200 to authenticate a coin no way RAM is not interested in collectors now just a big business profit driven

triplewitch · August 29, 2013, 01:33:12 AM

No, they don't want to be swamped with trivial requests. It's not their primary function to authenticate coins.-John

Goldseeker · August 29, 2013, 03:26:15 PM

When I had my three done before I was informed that they don't do it any more, it cost $120.00 per coin.

purplepennyhunter · August 29, 2013, 06:52:51 PM

Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='26485' dateline='1377755775'When I had my three done before I was informed that they don't do it any more, it cost $120.00 per coin.

What coins did you get done Goldy if you don't mind me asking?

robbiegal · August 29, 2013, 06:57:24 PM

Quote from: 'purplepennyhunter' pid='26514' dateline='1377768171'
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='26485' dateline='1377755775'When I had my three done before I was informed that they don't do it any more, it cost $120.00 per coin.

What coins did you get done Goldy if you don't mind me asking?

they used to do the verification for the 1930 penny and the 1923 halfpenny

Goldseeker · August 29, 2013, 07:42:35 PM

Robbiegal has hit the nail on its head. I had a 1930 penny, 1923 halfpenny and a 1921/22 overprint threepence done.

It was my second 1930 penny and 1923 halfpenny that they knocked me back on.

runway · August 29, 2013, 10:15:30 PM

Over to you RAM then I guess?
RAM has no one to authenticate I believe,would they send it to Edlins for appraisal since they are official valuers of RAM?