Hazing In 2025-S Clad Proof Sets (Pennies And Native American Dollars)

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Blackhawk New Member United States 17 Posts	Posted 02/17/2026 9:00 pm I purchased two 2025-S Clad Proof Sets from the US Mint last year. When I checked the coins, they appeared fine. Recently (February 2026), I opened my proof set boxes again and to my disappointment, found that the Lincoln Penny and Native American dollar had a noticeable haze about them. (The Jefferson nickel appears to have hazing as well). I am uncertain if the haze is on the coin surfaces or if the haze is beneath the plastic lens/case. When I tilt the lens at an angle, the haze seems to disappear and the shiny proof surfaces can be seen. Question: what is the best way to tell if the haze is on the coin surfaces or in the case? Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10472 Posts	Posted 02/18/2026 12:48 am It happens sometimes. Any chance of opening the case to see? If the haze is indeed on the coins then a quick dip in acetone will remove it but you have to be really careful to not touch the proof surface and only use distilled water to rinse and canned air to dry the coins. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 02/18/2026 10:22 am The cases are relatively easy to open, they are not sealed. They are just as easy to snap closed. For what it is worth, all my set coins get moved to albums. I keep the OGP in another box. In theory I could put everything back to how they came and no one would know. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 02/19/2026 08:12 am You can open it up to tace a look, just go easy on the case as you open it, I have had some break on me (but the coins in that one went to my album.) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 02/19/2026 09:55 am Quote: I have had some break on me Easy to do when you are excited to get them into the albums! So, yes, patience is required. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7504 Posts	Posted 02/19/2026 11:00 am It has been my experience that the hazing develops on the coins surface rather than the casing and I think mostly due to the fact that these casings unlike the older sets are not sealed and air get's through, but as mentioned it would be worth opening them carefully to see first hand if it's on the coins or not. Report this Post to the Staff
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