2000 Colorized Silver Eagle

I guess they must. I've been touring the local coin shops just to try to get a feel for dealers (and blow my initial collection budget--mission accomplished), and most of them have a few for sale. I didn't look at the pricing, so I dunno if anybody was asking $50.

My grandpa's collection did include a peachy-colored Georgia quarter. Obviously treated. He put it in a vinyl flip for some other coin (the insert says 1949S, VF, 20¢--I'm guessing penny).

I suppose there might be a small premium as a novelty item? Should I bother putting it in an archival quality flip?

On another forum, some more than dozen years ago, I had a giveaway. Question was,
what coin of any denomination, do I detest the most?
It took many guesses, but someone scored a 50D with 'colorized'.
9/11 recovery coins were a close 2nd.

This is junk silver of the worst kind.

I weep a little whenever I see these. I weep a lot whenever I see these being sold at a premium.

This stuff is bilge.

Like them .. or not like them ..
They are still part of the hobby.

Many dealers will pay less for one of these, than a original ASE.

Sometimes there is a opportunity to pick these up for less
then a original.

There is no way I would spend anywhere near $50 for one.

As mentioned the color can be removed by putting the coin
into acetone for 2 or 3 weeks.








Or just put them into your treasure box .. to add some color

Common non-colorized US coins with no future potential for ROI are constantly being touted as investments via home shopping shows, mass mailings, credit card inserts, etc. They are sold for prices far in excess of their true market value and are hyped beyond belief to unsuspecting collectors and/or those seeking "investment opportunities."

Such practices do far more damage to potential collectors and our hobby than the limited number of colorized coins that are produced and sold. I'd rather pay $50 for one of these colorized ASEs than spend $100 on one of the common date Morgan dollars that are constantly being advertised and promoted on TV.

I'm not a proponent of these aftermarket products, but I've come to realize they cause very little damage to our hobby in comparison to the many TV and mail order coin promoters that prey on those with limited understanding of what they are buying.

Potential hobbyists are being "burned" on a regular basis. It's very unfortunate, but it's reality -- and the main culprits are not colorized ASEs. The best thing we all can do is take the time to educate others and help them avoid purchases they may one day come to regret.

google colorized silver eagle and click on images.