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noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 10:20 am Hello, Just wanted to know if this could acctually be an error because I have no idea how that could have happened at the mint. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360228933587 Thanks for your input! Report this Post to the Staff

Coin Chick Pillar of the Community Canada 1354 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 10:27 am I hope it isn't an error. I've come across a couple CRH and assumed it was PMD acid or something and threw it away! Report this Post to the Staff
ErrorCoins222 Pillar of the Community United States 1699 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 11:16 am It could be a plating issue, if these are plated coins like US cents are currently. Report this Post to the Staff
Mechman Valued Member United States 275 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 1:49 pm Looks like acid to me Report this Post to the Staff
reupman Pillar of the Community United States 597 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 4:00 pm its probably just heavy bubble plating error but the value just isn't there to real collectors Report this Post to the Staff
errorone2012 Valued Member Canada 334 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 4:27 pm I would say definitely not an error . Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 5:16 pm zinc zits Report this Post to the Staff
pennysaver Pillar of the Community Canada 937 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 5:18 pm I would have to agree with a plating error. The mint started making pennies of copper-plating over zinc in 1997 and had trouble with the process for a couple of years. I've got a few from the 1997 to 1999 era with various bubbling plating issues, and while none are quite as dramatic or completely covered as the one you pictured the effect is pretty much the same. As a side note you'll also see the same error on the nickel-plated coins from the period of 2005 to 2008, in varying degrees. I think you'll find that if it was an acid treatment the finish wouldn't be quite so "bubbled" looking, but rather have a smoother, more pitted appearance. The dealer doesn't seem to be shy about his asking price, though -- IMO it's on the high side, but each to his own. Hope this helps you out! Report this Post to the Staff
kasey Valued Member United States 110 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 6:50 pm could also be a caste die... Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 8:02 pm Great, thanks! When I saw that, I sure didn't think it was worth almost $100 Report this Post to the Staff
t_y Pillar of the Community Canada 632 Posts	Posted 09/08/2012 8:55 pm I think it is PMD - saw similar damage on "beach coins," coins found in places with high salinity. Report this Post to the Staff
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