Iridescent Colored 2000 D Penny

It's been exposed to some unknown environmental condition that's produced this interesting toning.



to the CCF!

Some sort of environmental damage and yes, it is a off centre strike,
not enough to warrant a premium though.

Most collectors would NOT spray this coin with a clear acrylic laquer but I certainly would, to preserve the otherwise transitory nature of nice rainbow toning.

Car manufacturers always protect metallic paint finishes with a clear laquer finish. Paint is much softer than coin metal, and can oxidize faster.

I use a clear hard paint sealant as an extra on both of my metallic finish cars, and I never have to use polish, to retain a showroom finish.


The same sealant works even better for rainbow toned coins. It kills further atmospheric oxidation stone dead.

The sealant can be easily removed with acetone, but I would certainly not do that with the coins I have.
Why remove the protection?

To the Forum.

This coin is just cool looking....keeper!