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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Boy am I upset. I was just going through my collection and discovered that my 2006 square beaver coin is tarnished  it was one of my favorites. pardon me while I wipe away a tear. |
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Valued Member
United States
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im not really the best at lending a helping shoulder, but what is wrong with tarnish? is the coin you're refering to a silver coin? I thought silver tarnish was good because it shows it hasnt been cleaned....
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Sorry to hear that. My 2010 $3 Barn Owl gold-plated coin started showing tiny black spots within months of owning it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1502 Posts |
Tarnishing on the square beaver is a known issue. The black foam material is the cause and was discontinued for the square coins that followed.
So, the Barn Owl should not tarnish if stored correctly.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Noticed same thing on mine, couple areas on both sides of the coin on the edges. Actually, not too distracting.
I removed the foam from the capsule.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
617 Posts |
pennymandave, the coin in question is a silver coin with gold plating so the tarnish gives it a very ugly appearance.
poboxw, black foam makes sense. I know of 2 people who have tarnished barn owl coins so I know I'm not alone,but still Grrrrrrrr...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2408 Posts |
 Question:Should we be concerned about the 50 cent gold coins too? The foam looks to be the same material. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
You'd think all the mints and TPG would have figgered what container/mounting materials are safe by now. |
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
Thank you for posting this, at least with your problem you have highlighted this issue to others, for whatever reasons, who did not know about this situation.....I have removed my black foam.
This forum is such a wealth of experience and information.
Appreciate all the posts.
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Valued Member
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Well as a follow-up on this topic, I started a new one this morning, only to find out this topic already existed.
My 2010 Barn owl came from the mint without the black foam insert and I am still having the same spotting or pitting...interesting, any thoughts?
Edited by Marc D
01/08/2013 12:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
593 Posts |
Could it also be because the coin is not pure silver or pure gold?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
593 Posts |
I also took the foam out of my 2006 beaver.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2408 Posts |
Coming from the inside capsule itself? I thought pure gold never oxidize like that. Can you post a scan?
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Valued Member
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This is my "Barn Owl" from 2010, which came from the RCM without the black foam used in earlier coins.  |
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a little better pic  |
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