Found My First Copper Quarter At Work Today!

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Coinfanmorgan Valued Member 357 Posts	Posted 07/26/2013 8:12 pm I came across a copper quarter today at work. It's a New Hampshire 2000 quarter. I believe it to be copper because of the coloring on parts of the surface. Are there any true tests that can be done to determine if that is what I have? I'm on my phone and can't get pictures. Sorry about that. Report this Post to the Staff

Erns Valued Member Puerto Rico 92 Posts	Posted 07/26/2013 9:07 pm I don't think it's struck on a copper planchet, it was probably just dipped in copper. A picture would greatly help though. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfanmorgan Valued Member 357 Posts	Posted 07/26/2013 11:17 pm I think you may be right. It's only in certain areas. But there is a large section where the surfacing appears different. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/27/2013 06:49 am Need pics. It could be a plating error. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/27/2013 09:41 am If it is actually copper on one side or both that would indicate a missing clad layer. First thing we would need would be the weight in grams, to two decimal placed preferably. If he clad layer are missing the weight will be off significantly. If the weight is not off then it is almost certainly environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinDan98 Pillar of the Community United States 1053 Posts	Posted 07/29/2013 5:47 pm I once had a penny like that... Turns out it was plated Report this Post to the Staff
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