Foggy Lens - 2017 Commemorative 1967 Centennial Coins Proof Set

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canadian_coins Pillar of the Community United States 2408 Posts	Posted 08/08/2017 10:15 pm I just received my set today and I have this fog-like effect on the lens: At first I thought this was due to the soft transparent protector sheet covering the lens. But even after I removed it I could still see this fog! So I went back to my 2016 set and removed the protectors and OMG... I don't know if this has been discussed before on this forum or elsewhere... but I can't be the only one seeing this! I'm not a chemist but maybe the soft plastic covering the lens has some compound that degrades, like under higher temperatures (it's over 108F today in Arizona). I never saw this effect in pre-2016 sets. Here is an image of my 2016 dollar seen through the lens (pretty lame): Thank goodness, the fog is not on the coins. So... I tried to clean the lens with a soft tissue & soap / water - NG. The only thing that helps is to gently rub Olive Oil (Extra Virgin mind you) on the lens: The lens do become greasy but at least I have a better view and can finally appreciate my coins without cracking the lens open. Too late to return my 2016 set. For now I am happy with the EVOO restoration - which hopefully does not turn into a vinaigrette over time. This is the above after EVOO restoration: But on the 2017, there is far more serious problem... see the next topic... Edited by canadian_coins 08/08/2017 10:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff

YesOrNo Valued Member Canada 367 Posts	Posted 08/08/2017 10:39 pm Your new set looks good. Does the outer black box of your 1967-2017 set has the "Canada 150" logo? Report this Post to the Staff
canadian_coins Pillar of the Community United States 2408 Posts	Posted 08/08/2017 11:37 pm Yes, I have the Canada 150 logo. Report this Post to the Staff
Silveroid Pillar of the Community Canada 6768 Posts	Posted 08/09/2017 12:47 am Let me ask please dummies-like question: Isn't it just protection layer of thin plastic stuck on the set surface (with the bubbles of air)? And when you remove it - the pristine and smooth surface appears underneath? Report this Post to the Staff
canadian_coins Pillar of the Community United States 2408 Posts	Posted 08/09/2017 5:48 pm Yes, some areas must have had air bubbles. Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 08/09/2017 6:48 pm Glad I saw this post. I was not aware the half dollar design was again issued. I would really like one of those since the design has always been one of my favorites. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
Silveroid Pillar of the Community Canada 6768 Posts	Posted 08/09/2017 6:58 pm Quote: Glad I saw this post. I was not aware the half dollar design was again issued. I would really like one of those since the design has always been one of my favorites. For your pleasure, the CA have thought about collectors, that need only one / few coins and disassembled a set. Don't hesitate, please - they mentioned only 4 left. order it here: 1967-2017 CANADA 50-CENT CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE PROOF SILVER CAD 25 + Shipping https://www.colonialacres.com/produ.../50-1326.htm Ontario based dealer, provides great service and satisfaction (sometimes uses newspaper for packaging - nice benefit, as complimentary reading ) Report this Post to the Staff
canadian_coins Pillar of the Community United States 2408 Posts	Posted 08/12/2017 12:42 am I'm getting another set... So I'll keep you posted. I might do an "unboxing" video. Report this Post to the Staff
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