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DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 8:54 pm I rec'd a 2001 Canadian cent in change today. I am used to the dull thunk that our Zincolns make, but this cent has a higher pitch ring to it and has no "P" on it. Are any of you aware of bronze cent errors for that year? I think it's probably zinc but just want to make sure. Edited by DoubleEagle20 03/14/2015 8:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff

AgCoinAu Pillar of the Community Canada 3049 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 9:02 pm Can you give the specs.. dia, weight/mass & thickness... perhaps a pic too! Only thing that comes to mind is perhaps a planchet flaw or mule... If it truely isn't copper plated zinc Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 9:40 pm What was the weight on the copper plated zinc Canadian cents? I don't have a scale that small but I know a local coin shop that can weigh it for me. I know what would prove it, but I don't want to file the coin...lol. Edited by DoubleEagle20 03/14/2015 9:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
denny7000 Pillar of the Community Canada 1018 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 9:48 pm Stick a magnet to it, if it sticks its a PL or SP steel penny which should have a P . If it doesn't stick its a copper plated zinc issue. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 9:55 pm Didn't think it was the copper coated steel, those made an even duller sound. It doesn't stick to a magnet. I'll hafta look up the weight on the copper coated zinc ones and see if it matches. I'll be keeping it anyway because banks over here don't take it and change counting machines spit them out. Report this Post to the Staff
aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 10:28 pm Specifications - 1 cent 2001 Alloy: 100% copper-plated zinc Weight: 2.25 grams Diameter : 19.05 mm Edge: Smooth Magnetism: Nonmagnetic Die axis: #8593;#8593; Above information from this link:- http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins...nt-1965-2012 Report this Post to the Staff
denny7000 Pillar of the Community Canada 1018 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 10:30 pm 2001 zinc weighed 2.25 grams, steel ,issued in sets, weighed 2.35 grams. Last year of copper CND cents was 1996. Sounds like zinc to me. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 10:43 pm I think your right, Denny. I'll have my local coin dealer weigh it just to make sure, but I don't expect any surprises. Report this Post to the Staff
denny7000 Pillar of the Community Canada 1018 Posts	Posted 03/14/2015 10:54 pm 2001 zincs had alot of plating issues too like bubbles and lined, dull surfaces. Not a very attractive penny that year IMO. Report this Post to the Staff
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