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HK-545A (Aluminum) vs HK-545 (Nickel-Silver): How Does NGC Identify Them?
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Greetings Siah,
The difference between Nickel-Silver (German Silver) and Aluminum should be immediately obvious in hand. Aluminum is an extremely light medal with a density of around 2.6, and will seem like holding a piece of cardboard. German Silver on the other hand has a density of 8.58, so it will be more than 3 times as heavy as an aluminum specimen. I would suggest getting your hands on a different medal made from aluminum so you can see for yourself.
Take care,
Alex