DON'T BUY FAKE SILVER - EASY ACID TEST!!!

Quick and easy Silver test - WARNING: if you are under 18 or unfamiliar at all with these testing methods, seek the help of a Professional -do not try this yourself.

[@Silveready1]

The Walking Liberty half Dollars (as featured in the video) are 12.5 Grams of 90% Silver, the Franklin Half Dollars and the 1964 Kennedy Half all have the same weight and Silver content -Thanks for watching!

[@Silveready1]

@allison481959 as stated in the video, this is a quick test on "Junk Silver" only, these are bags of U.S. coins valued primarily for their Silver content ONLY. with the massive influx of Chinese fake silver coins, many of these fakes are turning up in "Junk Silver" bags...this is simply a quick and easy test you can perform on any suspicious coins, this test is NEVER to be performed on ANY coins with Numismatic (collector) Value, and the "magnet test" isnt conclusive at all -thanks for watching

[@bluev2srt]

I would like to have seen the discoloration to the coins or what damage is done by the acid. It would be nice to see what it looks like after. Thanks for a great vid!

[@Silveready1]

@torkjoy1 theres a dull little spot remaining, one viewer suggested testing on the rim of the coin or Bullion piece -I did it on the face of the coin for video puposes -thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Silveready1]

exactly, this test is for suspicious "Junk" silver only -thanks for watching.

[@Silveready1]

I would definitely do another test to make sure, as far as the fumes -i actually did the testing outside so I really didnt notice it too much. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@fenderaxe]

the quickest and easiest way to check sliver content is to drop the coin on a hard surface. silver has a beautiful ring to it. sandwich coins are very dull sounding, fakes will likely sound dull too, or at least have a different ring different kind of ring than the sound of real silver. it's why the Christmas song of that name is about silver bells...they ring beautifully. it truly is a precious metal... i never checked the 40% halves to see what they sounded like.

[@hugostiglitz4215]

fenderaxe yes that is the only way to know if it's really silver, the frequency or the ring test

[@mickjones8757]

Yes your right I can tell when I get change right off dont even look at it till im home

[@mattwinward9540]

And this is where the phrase "sound money" comes from.

[@chikaworldpeace3446]

Yeah I just put 2 in my hand and just kinda jingle them

[@Silveready1]

@100silverpizza I used the stack magnet to see if there was any steel or Iron content, I have not had definitive results using neodine or rare earth magnets, 40% silver does test as having silver content (it's a dark greenish brown, unlike reddish brown for pure silver) -thanks for watching.

[@dmeyers2260]

I am so grateful to you for making this video. I was not feeling all that confident about a few pieces of silver I had purchased and tried the test in your video. I am really pleased to find out that I did not get ripped off. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Silveready1]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching Deb!

[@ChingFong58]

So, did you ruin your coins with the acid while testing with the acid ?

[@dmeyers2260]

No, nothing was ruined because it was authentic and not plated. It made a very small little smudge where I tested and most of that wiped off. I have piece of mind and now just need to wait until the market rises again so I can at least break even!

[@captainchaos3053]

TheBoldImperator If it's tarnished that will polish off no problem.

[@9poundhammer48]

Deb Morgan Meyers I

[@Silveready1]

@onlythewise1 it's only getting worse unfortunately -thanks for watching!

[@PatriotCoinRings]

It would have been nice to see you wipe the coins off afterwards to see what you mean as it greatly devalues the coins. I'm kind of left wondering if it greatly stains the silver coin, or to what extent you meant by that. I like the tip though.

[@patrickt873]

Michael D. Baker it won't stain the silver coins as it is non reactive but it's the other non silver coin is what he was talking about

[@SergeantMajorH]

Michael D. Baker I also would like to kbow why he didn't wipe them off. He said only do it on junk, but what about non junk like rounds and bars... silver eagles. So the question is why not or how to test a tube of rounds from the local pawnshop? You left out that part out.

[@swipethestones6723]

It will leave a very clean spot where it was applied

[@swipethestones6723]

They usually clean coins with a diluted mixture of this and dip it

[@mweskamppp]

@@swipethestones6723 It will leave a darkbrown to black AgS spot.

[@Silveready1]

if it's junk silver coins, the seller shouldnt have any problem with you testing it before you buy, if not, buy from someone else -thanks for watching and commenting.

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[@samjohnson466]

Thanks this was helpful. I've been collecting now for about 15 years. When I have a coin of uncertainty, not MS or PF, I place it in pure ammonia overnight. If the ammonia is blue next day it is silver. Added bonus it removes a lot of the dark toning, just rinse and pat dry.

[@freddycugarjr]

"Only try this with coins that have no value. Or coins that are scrap" lol

[@2Truth4Liberty]

Should have that in BOLD and in the TITLE of the video. Oops! I mean OOPS!

[@powercomm]

It means I can’t test the silver before I buy it

[@Silveready1]

this test is for "Junk" silver only, if they won't let you test it -Don't buy it. Thanks for watching.

[@yusufboose5972]

The blue the real the black the fake

[@skeptical_thinkers]

Ok, scientist here. This doesn't destroy the coin, it only destroys the collector's value of the coin. The acid etches into the metal (the longer you leave the solution on the coin, the more it will etch), so this will eat a very small portion of the silver, but it is on the order of one milligram (1/1000 gram). The reason for the color change - you are testing for the presence of copper or nickel. This will not work if you suspect that a silver bar has been adulterated with tungsten rods, the only way to test for that is to saw it open. This only tests for a copper content in the *outer layer* of the coin. When the nitric acid component of the solution contacts copper it turns blue. Nickel plated coins will also turn green/blue. However, if the coin is a copper alloy *plated with silver*, the solution may indicate falsely that the coin is silver when in fact it is just the outer layer.

[@boblindstrom3479]

A neodymium magnet will test tungsten filled silver or gold bars. Non invasive and no chemicals or sawing required.

[@dregga7638]

"Ok, scientist here" and then proceeding giving the most obvious and simple fact ever, correcting something that has never been claimed (he clearly mentioned the "VALUE" of the coin) is both arrogant and low iq.

[@andrewmichael9625]

Thank you. I can’t stand it when I’m watching a video that says not to do something without telling me why or what will happen if I do. I’m far too curious of a person.

[@personanongrata6981]

You aren't a scientist 😅

[@Silveready1]

the weight is very close to the real thing, the counterfeiters were smart enough to produce a coin with "wear", this alters the weight and mutes the details to interfere with authentication. if it's any consolation I havent seen common date silver dimes faked yet -not enough monetary encentive....yet. thanks for watching.

[@denzilritchie2806]

I wish you would have wiped the acid off the coins to show the damage it does to the coin?

[@Silveready1]

it's a very old counterfeit from south america, the newer chinese fakes are much better (unfortunately) - thanks for watching and commenting.

[@RinoaL]

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[@samitmodak3818]

hi

[@tylerb4994]

😂

[@boatts6086]

LMAO 🤣😂

[@Silveready1]

the REAL coins are made of 90% silver, the fake ones arent.- thanks for watching.

[@earthygreen]

This is basic colors: Blue = Fake Red = Real Purple = Both

[@DLBurggraf]

I just tested my Pegasus coin and it was creamy white in the center with a very little red around edge. Does this mean it was plated the instructions say it is .9250 sterling silver. Maybe I got ripped.

[@wolfgangbuck841]

Real fake, lol👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@appletherapy3492]

Yep. If you get right down to the point

[@Silveready1]

@lookatwhatic Thanks for watching!

[@moviemakerwannabe]

So are the fakes in circulation, going through banks, or are they only in the collecting community? Do banks test coins to see if they are OK or fake? Thank you

[@fenderaxe]

fakes are often sold at swap meets, coin shows hosted by unscrupulous dealers, traveling coin shows at motels/hotels, and through the mail, to people who want silver content but are not savvy about metals counterfeiting.

[@damok9999]

Fakes are made to have numismatic value. That is collector value, like a low mintage date worth x10 the price. The numismatic coin world consists of all types of metals but silver is highly faked nowadays since $ won't buy you as much metal. Thats right the metal isn't worth more your money is worth less.

[@highlander723]

there's an easier way you can measure the inductance of the coin it's similar to how a vending machine tell the difference between a actual coin and washer on a string

[@Silveready1]

@ENLIL2000 this solution will work either way, I did it directly on the face of the coin for filming purposes, most of the older style kits ive used where you drag the metal across a stone and then apply acid, did not give me definitive results every time -so far ive been very pleased with this solution. -thanks for watching and commenting.

[@FloryJohann]

Would this test work if a piece is silver plated?

[@1neAdam12]

Bonnie Flory A strong neodymium magnet does indeed work.

[@subtlename2873]

Acid test will only work on the surface being tested. So, no. It will only co firm whether the coin has silver at the point of application. If electroplated it would pass the acid test. Best to use a few tests together like weight and dimensions. Silver has a very specific density.

[@Silveready1]

@GrizzlyGroundswell Thanks for watching!

[@lorenzomaximo1818]

Yea I'm gonna walk into a coin shop and the owner surely will let me test silver coins in his inventory with acid. Oooookay !

[@PerryArt420]

oh wow, that's a trolls answer to everything...... get some content and educate yourself, Maximo . I hate people like you, try to make others look bad. at least he HAS content

[@ruger51995]

He didn't tell you to go try to call out coin shops,they know their shit they won't sell u a fake and if somehow they do they uphold their product

[@tremichaels55]

You gort owned on the comments here. Go away dumb fuck

[@TimeForAReview]

@TheAlexagius And you stated it, Sterling is 92.5% Ag & 7.5% Base Metals. Most the time they use Copper as the base metal, but Nickel can be used as well. And for that matter, a lot of people confuse diamagnetism with magnetism. Silver can be Diamagnetic, as in it repels magnets. If you truly believe all silver isnt magnetic please contact me and sell me all your magnetic silver. Be happy to buy it thru paypal.

[@TerryLoerch]

The coin price is worth more then the silver, now its not worth anything but silver price because you put acid on it. The weight should be 26.73 grams, or you could use a magnet instead.

[@Silveready1]

@conflatedsensations Thanks for Watching!

[@brycer72]

How will I know I have the real bottle of acid,if I have to order it online? Is there something I can buy online to test the bottle to see if it's a fake? :)

[@boatts6086]

To funny 😀😆

[@rodvia007]

HELL YEAH

[@ziazaman]

Hahahahaaaaaaa

[@leonardoibarra7904]

Well, test it with a silver coin hahaha

[@outdoorukguerillagrowing8599]

Then buy something for that to see if that's fake 😂

[@Silveready1]

@greggh true, it's just a little harder to get the reults on video that way ;-) thanks for watching!

[@macplastering]

Great video man thumbs up would love it if you had washed it off at very end to show damage done but still great vid :)

[@Silveready1]

+macplastering Thanks for watching.

[@macplastering]

Silveready1 no problems it was very interesting and informative :)

[@Silveready1]

Thanks buddy.

[@dawdawd]

bro force 1 omg that costs $1200-3000

[@blazeaglory]

There is no damage if it's real silver. He was just making a disclaimer for dumb people. You can look at a graded coin wrong and it l looses value haha

[@Silveready1]

@bobmetelsky as stated in the video, this is a quick test on "Junk Silver" only, these are bags of U.S. coins valued primarily for their Silver content ONLY. with the massive influx of Chinese fake silver coins, many of these fakes are turning up in "Junk Silver" bags...this is simply a quick and easy test you can perform on any suspicious coins, this test is NEVER to be performed on ANY coins with Numismatic (collector) Value.

[@vcchannel4191]

1883 morgan dollar? goodbye $100

[@sfbfriend]

Jonnyboystranger FRG Always has its Melt Value

[@justinmoser6019]

It has been cleaned thats why hes doing it. I dont think a sane man would ruin an amazing coin like that for youtube

[@Silveready1]

@MarkCox73 Thanks for watching!

[@Silveready1]

the testing solution will actually go through thin silver electroplate pretty quickly and give a good test result.

[@ScrappingwithGrandpa]

That is a great way but like you said. It will destroy the coin

[@howardhazelwood4470]

IF you arent supposed to put it on valuable coins how do you know if the coins you have are valuable??????

[@1952creswell]

Buy a book on U.S. Coin Values. It's real simple. The coins he used in this video (the real ones) have bullion value, because of the silver content, but very little numismatic value.

[@melaniejurd7965]

My thought exactly. If the coin is ruined by testing it then this test is only good if it spots a fake. Not if you've just wrecked(de-valued) a coin that is legit, that you bought to collect.

[@Silveready1]

@TheCristo68 but, unless the coin is magnetized -how would a rare earth magnet repel it?

[@CountrySingerWannabe]

so the 1883 morgan dollar doesn't have any value? I have heard that a morgan dollar always has some value

[@TymeKey]

He can still sell it culled

[@Silveready1]

it may have a significant amount of silver but possibly some ferrous alloys as well. usually I let a small amount of the acid sit on the Silver plated test item for about 15 to 20 seconds, this gives the acid time to burn through the plating and give you a good result.

[@mlong1954]

Anyone notice the GIANT rim on the fake Morgan?

[@vinzclortho7766]

It looks to ba a smaller diameter too, also works to make a good example for the video.

[@ahmedbenrkia262]

Michael L

[@azcoins4924]

Green color is fake silver but many of them is 90percent gold 10percent copper

[@doglips1958]

If a person can't tell that first Morgan was fake just by looking they deserve to get screwed

[@mikeostrom583]

doglips1958 no one deserves to get screwed.

[@Silveready1]

Thanks for watching.

[@jeremycatches9766]

I would have liked to have seen the damage at the end.

[@elllortv9983]

@DVB DVB so then how do you test silver without damaging it?

[@joshdonig754]

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[@kenmastersmaster]

@Blake this only tests the surface so useless if the coin is plated

[@josephcollins7393]

@@kenmastersmaster the guy said this solution will go right through silver plate and turn green

[@ZoomILike2flyAway]

yeah... why didn't you wipe off the acid so we could see the after affects. would have been better, but still a good vid.

[@tarasbulba7114]

i was going to ask the same.

[@Silveready1]

@bobmetelsky another point, you never want to "abraid" or "rub" the edge of a valuable coin on any testing stone or test surface, THIS WILL REDUCE OR DESTROY the value of a collectible Coin, the rim of a coin is inspected carefully as part of the numismatic Grading process any rubs or abrasions will relegate the coin to the "Damaged" category. if you are unsure about the authenticity of a Rare coin, take it to a PROFESSIONAL for evaluation.

[@patrickt873]

Very informative. I buy all my silver from a reputable dealer but I will try this just for the peace of mind

[@Shittykitty2000]

Where did you get the fake coins from ?

[@travelinjohn2163]

Anything on wish joom and alibaba Is fake even the ones that dpnt declare in descritption.

[@zeduzofficial3801]

Great Question

[@_KarlS]

Just curious, did you end up with the fake Morgan from a roll or was it purchased individually and looked convincing? If someone is buying one, when are they most likey to end up with a fake?

[@jtjjbannie]

This makes little sense to me. If the test will destroy a good coin, why would you even try it?

[@Enquiringkitty]

If a coin is worn or scratched and is no longer "collector quality", you may want it for it silver weight value....just as scrap silver.....and melt it or sell it for it's silver weight.

[@jasimakhtar4878]

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[@mistletoe3810]

Agree with you. Why do this if it ruins the value. I want to test any coins to see if they are really not just junk Silver.

[@davidcitarelli9214]

What brands of acid did you use here? What other equipment is necessary to be able to determine the quality of silver? Also, what's the ratio of the two acids you've used in the video? Thank you.

[@Tanarus20]

2:26 Then how are people supposto test if they got REAL silver or not if they buy from a Reputable dealer online. I'd certainly wanna know if what I'm buying is real...

[@Silveready1]

@AgdrAgon999 Thanks for watching!

[@MrRiot116]

You consider a morgan silver scrap? man.

[@TheYooperGirlAmySmith]

Justin Phillips I was thinking the same. You can sell those for $25 all day long

[@terrikrystofalski789]

Bear in mind, 2011 silver was almost $40/oz for a while...

[@swipethestones6723]

It's considered junk because it's ungradeable with that rim ding/ damage

[@Silveready1]

@disclosurenow9 but do similar alloys act the same way?

[@GWiggles69]

I read this as "Don't buy fake acid - easy silver test" and I was really disappointed

[@doluseb]

Might be time to lay off the acid.

[@XamTakorian]

LOL

[@Silveready1]

no, not if it's just a common bullion bar -it may leave a spot on the surface so you may just want to test the edge or an inconspicuous place, but the value is in the "Silver Content" not the bar itself.

[@anguinusvir6698]

Nobody copies coins with no value. This test is useless if it can't be done without destroying the value.

[@o2Hayden]

I know this comment is a year old, but its still wrong and needs correcting. It is most certainly not useless. This is used on coins of no value other than the silver that is in it. This is to test if its real silver or not and to determine the purity before being melted down for scrap.

[@stgeorge5862]

@@o2Hayden Your response is what's wrong. This test is fucking useless. Name me 1 silver coin that doesn't have a collector base. And it better not be silver eagle. Collectors pay a premium for undamaged BU coins. So why ruin one?

[@tuber777777777]

That's fabulous information your helping buyers with. Thanks. What type of testing do you recommend when one orders a monster box of silver rounds when they are told that once opened you probably won't get as much on re-sell.

[@ShakerHP]

I would like to buy that 1883 real coin.... that was the year my dad was born.....

[@nelsonx5326]

+ShakerHP No way, is that possible? Could be true. Are you kidding?

[@ShakerHP]

+NELSON X How old do you think I am?

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Between 115 and 90, ok it's possible.

[@melanieisacutie5451]

+NELSON X true xD

[@melanieisacutie5451]

+ShakerHP how old are u

[@Stvzbnk]

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[@calical26]

half dollor if its befor 1965 90% silver

[@Silveready1]

@billythekid602 thanks for watching!

[@silverwoman7469]

great to know, thanks for sharing the info :)

[@perroblanco49]

does this test damages a real silver coin? if it does you are going to ruin a good expensive coin to find out if is real or not.

[@Name-jn1su]

did you run a mile before doing this video? holy fk

[@pffbh]

seems to me the acid test would only hurt collector value , not the basic or melt value of a .999 fine silver eagle.

[@peterhawryluk8430]

a real silver coin will ring when u tap them together

[@jdhprogames]

how long of a ring?

[@jrfoleyjr]

Jules Davies-Hinds 1 long and 2 short if it is a party line :)

[@soonersciencenerd383]

how much should these silver coins weigh? silver dime/ quarter/ half dollar? would that be a good way to check it?

[@MrAdman44]

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[@katwatkins7567]

Very helpful, thanks. Do you know if all real silver coins are supposed to ping? I bought some silver britannias and they do not ping at all. They passed the neodymium magnet slide test.

[@Silveready1]

Real silver does have that much different sound, watch my silver ping test video you can hear the difference.

[@filiplaskovski9993]

Get the test kit mate it’s peace of mind, or do a specific gravity test!!

[@fosgate375]

This may be a dumb question but do you think this would work with ore material that you suspect to be silver?

[@patriotadEEUU]

Can't you just do the sound test? Does it do the same distinct sound as regular silver?

[@Screenwriting]

Thanks for the video. I recently bought a bunch of Silver American Eagles and I'm worried that they are good fakes. My magnet doesn't stick but it's slightly (very slightly) sticky on the coins. My question is...will this fluid work if the coin is silver plated and mostly silver? Thanks for your advice.

[@shreddedreams]

HEY MAN, Good vid. A coin I have had an immediate bubbling reaction with silver testing acid and also turned turquoise, can I assume it is not real silver then? Also, you didn't mention fume safety, does it not bother you or because they are only droplets of nitric acid it doesn't do that much harm if you are inhaling in a room, I mean of course providing that you don't sniff up close? thanks

[@Silveready1]

thanks for watching, I know what you mean about the counterfeiting probs. with China, I get nervous even buying Pandas from a reputable source!

[@Silveready1]

@colinjockgraham OH OK, those are actually Walking Liberty Half Dollars -they were the circulating 50 cent piece in the U.S. from 1916 to 1947, I forgot they used the same design for the Silver Eagle Bullion Coins.

[@Dovid2000]

Where can I buy a bottle of Silver Testing Solution?

[@greggh]

Just another tip. If you really need to acid test a coin, you can rub the edge on a jeweler's stone and put the acid on the stone. This will do much less damage to the coin and affect any numismatic value that much.

[@Silveready1]

thanks for watching.

[@flipper184]

Thanks for sharing, just a thought but if you could hold a piece of white paper or such up to your finished examples it would show up that much clearer.Thanks again

[@gregbeckham2098]

The blue-green color is copper sulfate created by the acid attacking the base metal which most likely is a non-ferrous copper-based alloy. Typical brass or "cartridge brass" is 60% copper, 40% zinc, so when you attack it with acid, especially sulfuric, it leaches out the copper, given the blue-green color. It's cheaper than 100% copper as well. The counter-fitter's most likely use copper-based alloys because they are more malleable when stamping and non-magnetic.

[@TheAppreciative1]

Hey Man, yo have a great camera....What kind of camera do you use if u dont mind me asking?

[@UpInRank]

1. Silver should "push" a magnet away. Do the fake ones push silver or show no activity to a magnet? 2. Do the fake coins weigh the same as the real coins? Thanks!!

[@Silveready1]

ive never tried it on alloys (not sure what the result would indicate), as far as the coin, after you wipe the acid off it can be rinsed with warm water and a mild dish soap.

[@dunklermeister1]

Hi pal, I have a doubt, is conclusive the magnetic test, the sound test?, or is pretty necessary the chemical test???

[@mattg.812]

If you've already bought it, it's too late. If you're about to buy it, what dealer or person will let you deface a coin with an acid test?

[@J3AD]

so acid test only for what you think is junk silver, what about coins that might have collector value, how you test them in way that does not damage them?

[@starinthesky1520]

Doesn't make no sense! Why should I use acid to find out if I'm buying authentic coin or not if it's going to destroy it?, and how to find out without doing so. I do buy coins from state auctions and else where, do you think they will let everyone to use acid to check on the authenticity. I have seen some of the buyers using scales, but the rest of the buyers like myself are just bidding to their limits. Really the acid test is not helpful......

[@sammyfuentes2561]

I have a cuestión if you get a brasclet that it’s silver 925 and the magnet sticks to it what will you think ?

[@monsaka7827]

Pretty nice info. any way to non destructive test? Like for valuable collectibles.?

[@duanedodson1]

I would also like to point out that if you know what silver looks like, you can identify the high purity silver without question, not to mention, these coins sound very differently when dropped on a desk. Silver has a specific look, nothing else looks quite like it.

[@YVRSURF]

What a great point I should know this , any time I lean a silver fork against the fry pan when cooking bacon and I pick up the fork it to freaken HOT

[@SalisburySnake]

The Kennedy half is 80% silver on the outer layers, 40% is the total including the core (80/20 silver/copper outer layers, and 21/79 core). It's clad just the same as copper clad coins, but all 3 layers are silver colored. You can see the layers on the edge of a coin in good condition.

[@lauradamico8088]

Hey guy I just bought a 24 gram sterling silver ring (lion head) from eBay. Stamped 925. But i noticed a blue ring on my hand. So i went and bought a JSP silver acid test. No stone. So I filed it with a small knife and dropped some of that acid, and it turned the ring creamy white where the acid fell (in the loop part) so i dont ruin the lion head incase it was real. I assume its real sterling, because it didnt turn green. Turned part of the inside of my ring creamy white. Does that mean its real?

[@mysteryguy793]

don't you have to file a bit first so you don't risk the chance of a false positive? also I am asthmatic would that affect me in that regard?

[@nicholasr82]

A magnet can be used in conjunction with a ping test and a weight test and s measurement test. You just use a a small rare earth magnet. Hold the ciin on an angle more than 45 degrees. Place the magnet at the top and let it slide down. If you see the magnet trickle down its a good sign (but just this test by itself). Silver is diamagnetic meaning on movement you get a repelling action.