Coin Pinger

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Most-traded coins

The most popular bullion coins to ping test

The world's most-traded bullion coins are also the most-counterfeited — which makes them the coins most worth ping testing. These 12 references cover the staples of every stack: Eagles, Maples, Krugerrands, Britannias, Philharmonics, and the classic Morgan and Peace dollars.

7 silver staples

CoinWeightDiameterFinenessc0d2 ring
Morgan Dollar 26.73 g 38.1 mm .900 silver 3.86–4.82 kHz
Peace Dollar 26.73 g 38.1 mm .900 silver 3.86–4.82 kHz
Silver American Eagle 1 oz 31.103 g 40.6 mm .999 3.52–4.00 kHz
Silver Britannia 1 oz 31.21 g 38.61 mm .999 4.31–4.91 kHz
Silver Krugerrand 1 oz 31.107 g 38.7 mm .999 4.26–4.85 kHz
Silver Maple Leaf 1 oz 31.103 g 38 mm .9999 4.58–5.21 kHz
Silver Philharmonic 1 oz 31.103 g 37 mm .999 5.10–5.80 kHz

5 gold staples

CoinWeightDiameterFinenessc0d2 ring
Gold American Eagle 1 oz 33.931 g 32.7 mm .9167 gold 4.34–5.00 kHz
Gold Britannia 1 oz 31.104 g 32.69 mm .9999 3.28–3.94 kHz
Gold Buffalo 1 oz 31.108 g 32.7 mm .9999 3.28–3.93 kHz
Gold Krugerrand 1 oz 33.93 g 32.77 mm .9167 gold 4.30–4.96 kHz
Gold Maple Leaf 1 oz 31.103 g 30 mm .9999 4.62–5.55 kHz

Every frequency is computed from first-principles free-plate physics using the mint's published mass and diameter — see the methodology. Each coin's page lists all vibration modes, tolerances, and a physics explainer.

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Compute the expected ring for any coin from its mass, diameter, and metal with the resonance calculator — or calibrate your own genuine coin directly in the app.

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