How To Not Show Off Your Gold Coins

Since solder has a melt point of about 360 degrees and golds about 1300 degrees as I remember, could you not heat the solder and remove the keepers and them use solder wick to remove the rest and "Viola" a new coin.
Jim

As already noted at one time they were only worth $1. Making them into a piece of jewlry would have been more advantageous for sales way back then. As to melting them apart, there would be considerable damage done to both coins. Some of the metal of the original heating would have fused to each of the coins. Also, it is not known what type of solder was used. If in fact it was done by a professional, Gold itself would have been used to fuse them together and if so, total damage is done. I wouldn't think normal solder would have been used due to the color differences.

My arc welder hits about 7,000F. Don't think they would try that though. I've watched jewelers make repairs to Gold items and they do use a Gold type material and the arc of the welder they use is substantial. However, there are cheaper jewelers that do use standard types of solder and then paint over with just Gold paint. Saves them money and for if not worn frequently, who would know?

At least they didn't make a lamp......