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copper nickel daddy Pillar of the Community United States 2224 Posts	Posted 10/02/2012 7:07 pm As somebody that has handled tens of thousands of nickels, I also have noticed that many 2001 nickels have a finish very similar to the chromium plating found on Canadian nickels. I've looked everywhere and have not been able to find anything on the subject. Anyone else notice this or have any info? Was the Mint experimenting that year? Report this Post to the Staff
edgman Valued Member United States 402 Posts	Posted 10/02/2012 7:17 pm Wait five more years or so until that coating really wears off. Maybe we can have a recall like the Auto Industry. "Bring in your 2010 nickles for replacement". Did see a couple that were really bad already and dont think they would make another five years. edgman Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189969 Posts	Posted 10/03/2012 12:37 pm Quote: Maybe we can have a recall like the Auto Industry. "Bring in your 2010 nickles for replacement". All the more reason to stock up on some gems and keep them safe. 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
wulffy11 Pillar of the Community United States 543 Posts	Posted 10/04/2012 8:27 pm Maybe if they make it when a cheaper metal such as zinc or steel, then they could raise the relief without losing money on the coin production. Report this Post to the Staff
ericmckeown Valued Member United States 379 Posts	Posted 10/07/2012 3:50 pm I have to agree. Being a cashier, I see hundreds a day and they definitely seem shinier. Almost like a different composition. Maybe the mint pulled the old switcharoo with the rising cost of nickel Report this Post to the Staff
billymac11 Pillar of the Community United States 613 Posts	Posted 11/19/2012 12:33 pm I think Nina was on target with the larger fields and of course the fresh shiny newness of a recently released-to-the-wild nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
ninamason Pillar of the Community United States 1227 Posts	Posted 11/19/2012 4:07 pm Billy, I'm slightly revising my opinion. I recently found a half-roll of BU 2012's (anybody want 'em, by the way?) and the OP has a point--I expect new nickels to be shiny, but this is almost a brilliant shininess--not in the "BU" sense, I mean in the original sense of the word "brilliant." I still think the larger fields have something to do with it, but I'd bet they changed polishing chemicals or something. Report this Post to the Staff
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