How To Recognize 1985 "experimental Packaging" PL Sets

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Smallcentguy Pillar of the Community Canada 1984 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 08:24 am I was wondering if someone could tell me what the difference is between the regular 1985 PL set and the one with "experimental packaging". Thanks..... Report this Post to the Staff

noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 09:36 am Didn't know they existed until I read this post.... but it appears as though instead of being encased in pliofilm like a regular set, they are actually contained in a plastic that semi-holds its shape. Try these 2 links and you'll see what I mean: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-CANADA...ht_83wt_1130 http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANADA-1985...t_175wt_1130 Report this Post to the Staff
chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 09:44 am I haven't seen these before, but I think I can smell the PVC from here coming off that experimental version. And look at the nickel and cent... Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 10:48 am Yeah... that would explain why it stayed as experimental and was never implemented. They don't seem to bring that much of a premium. Is there any demand for them? Report this Post to the Staff
Smallcentguy Pillar of the Community Canada 1984 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 12:41 pm those photos make the difference totally obvious. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
noahs-numismatics Pillar of the Community Canada 3167 Posts	Posted 09/17/2013 7:18 pm My pleasure Report this Post to the Staff
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How To Recognize 1985 "Experimental Packaging" PL Sets