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Yogisd1 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 12:43 am I picked up some proof sets last week, and one set has Blue Funk. I've seen blue and green stuff on copper coins, but nothing like this on clad coins, or in proof sets. Anybody know what it might be, or if it's contagious? All comments and suggestions are welcome. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12813 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 01:08 am To me it looks like toning from improper storage. I suspect not contagious, but not sure. I'd just leave the coins in the OGP. They look kinda cool, especially that nickel. Edited by CelticKnot 09/08/2015 01:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 07:05 am Yup that's kind of how clad proofs tend to tone, with that milky iridescense. This set looks exceptional for what it is and I bet it would bring a nice premium if you used that pic to sell it on the bay Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 11:26 am Normal toning. The lens is not air tight, so the coins will tone depending on how and where the set is stored. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 12:37 pm Toning, seen it many times before. I consider it to be ugly and the coins damaged. To me they wouldn't be worth much more than face value. Edited by Conder101 09/08/2015 12:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
billymac11 Pillar of the Community United States 613 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 1:29 pm I, too, would vote for damaged and unappealing, but you've also heard that others may pay a premium. Report this Post to the Staff
Ploopy Pillar of the Community United States 1788 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 2:59 pm I like it Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 4:38 pm Me too. Most unusual example. Report this Post to the Staff
ChildOfTheWheat Pillar of the Community United States 5828 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 6:58 pm Wow, toning galore! Report this Post to the Staff
BadToTheBone Pillar of the Community United States 1795 Posts	Posted 09/08/2015 7:22 pm Yes toning for sure.....Love to see it in another 20 years! Report this Post to the Staff
Yogisd1 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 09/12/2015 5:53 pm Thanks everybody, I would never thought it was natural toning. Report this Post to the Staff
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