The golden rule: verified trust
Before buying a coin of any real value, vet the seller. At Gold Silver Global every seller passes mandatory KYC; on other channels look for:
- Profile age and public reputation.
- Sales history with detailed reviews.
- Availability to show the piece on a live video call.
Authenticity tests
A genuine coin passes all of these checks at once:
- Weight within ±0.1 g of the spec for bullion grade.
- Diameter measured with calipers, not by eye.
- Ring test is only a hint — modern fakes can defeat it.
- Magnetism: gold and silver are not ferromagnetic.
- Density via the Archimedes test confirms purity.
Protect your payment
- Never use direct transfers (Bizum, IBAN) with strangers.
- Use marketplaces with escrow — funds held until delivery is confirmed.
- Demand insurance and tracked shipping.
- Film the unboxing in a single take — it's the decisive evidence if something is off.
Bottom line
Buying coins remotely is safe when an intermediary validates the deal. Vet the seller, run physical checks, pay via a platform with escrow and document delivery.