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brukat2005
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Why are so many loonies different in color than others?

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The older loonies are Bronze plated Nickel.
In 2012 they switched to Brass plated steel.
They oxidize different colours.
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This is due to environmental wear. also the newer ones seem to have a different finish to them (might be a different mix of metals)?
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Thanks Jimmy and Ace.
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yes environmental wear, circulation wear, different plating, and different alloys.
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