Replica 1849 Five Dollar Gold Mormon Coin
These replicas of 1849 five dollar gold mormon coins can be bought at places like museums and historical sites for a couple dollars each. They don’t have the weight, color, or detail that an authentic 1849 $5 gold coin will have. Some of these replicas will say “copy” some will not. The coin not saying “copy” is never a 100% sign that it is authentic.
These fakes are made to look authentic so they will of course have the correct year and markings.
Learn more about authentic 1849 $5 Gold Mormon Coins.