Magnetic Coin?

Most recent answer: 08/03/2011

Q:
is coin usd 1797 draped bust magnetic?
- gepan (age 35)
indonesia
A:
If the coin sticks to a magnet it is not pure gold.
If it does does not stick to a magnet all you can say is that it does not
contain much iron or other ferromagnetic material.  
That's about it..

LeeH

(published on 08/03/2011)