BULLION BARS AND COINS
The availability of counterfeit and âlook-a-likeâ Perth Mint coins on popular auction sites is a familiar topic of discussion on the internet.
I would like to reiterate our position on this issue and emphasize that this really is a situation of buyer beware.
The Perth Mint, like other well-known brand manufacturers, is powerless to stop imitations being manufactured in other countries, like China.
If and when replica coins come to our attention, we take action to have them removed from websites offering them for sale by contacting the operators of such sites.
Importantly, we report instances to the Australian Federal Police.
Generally, counterfeit goods are produced cheaply to be sold cheaply. Should you come across what might appear to be Australian bullion being offered at cheap prices on the internet, please treat them with extreme skepticism.
We offer you simple but crucial advice. To be certain that you are buying genuine gold and silver, only ever by direct from The Perth Mint or a reputable precious metal dealer.
