Dodgy!

Went into our mailbox company this morning and Mike was looking at this counterfeit coin that had been passed on him. How fascinating! How do you tell a fake from the real thing? I had a look at the Mint website - and this is how..

* The date and design on the reverse do not match (the reverse design is changed each year). A list of designs and dates is available here.
* The lettering or inscription on the edge of the coin does not correspond to the right year.
* The milled edge is poorly defined and the lettering is uneven in depth, spacing or is poorly formed.The obverse and reverse designs are not as sharp or well defined.
* Where the coin should have been in circulation for some time, the colouring appears more shiny and golden and the coin shows no sign of age.
* The colour of the coin does not match genuine coins.
* The orientation of the obverse and reverse designs is not in line.

This is a pretty rubbish fake - since almost every one of these points can be ticked off!

Geuss what - it is snowing! Heavily!! All morning!!! Donations of brandy welcome.