The Precious Metal Verifier did identity this bar as fake using the main sensor on the 9999 gold setting, however in testing other counterfeit Perth gold bars, we have found examples that contain enough copper to mimic the electrical properties of gold, resulting in a reading on the PMV that would suggest a genuine bar. The incorrectly spaced technical specifications on the back of the counterfeit card is the easiest difference to spot, however that flaw could easily be corrected on future counterfeit cards. While some counterfeit assay cards are transparent when held against a bright light, this sample was completely opaque. The dimensions of the assay card are a match with only a slight difference in the thickness of the plastic, and a more noticeable difference in the thickness of the "bubble" containing the bar. It is an extremely close replica of the genuine Perth packaging, constructed in the same manner with the same or very similar materials as the genuine packaging. We refer to this as "third generation" counterfeit assay packaging. Both the genuine and counterfeit bars are manufactured with a removable protective film. NOTE: These bars were scanned without the protective film that covers the assay cards when new.
#PERTH MINT SERIAL NUMBER#
The bottom of the serial number box is approximately 20 mm from the top edge of the genuine assay card, but approximately 24 mm from the top edge on the counterfeit card.
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