Is It Normal To See Spot Over Gold Plating On Coins?

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YesOrNo Valued Member Canada 366 Posts	Posted 06/17/2017 4:28 pm Hello, I recently received my first Locomotives Across Canada coin. It's a beautiful coin that I like very much. However, I noticed a small spot over gold plating on the obverse side. The spot is not very visible. In the photo below, you don't see it very much: However, in the following photo took by a friend, you clearly see the spot: I'm new to coins. And I don't know if this kind of spot (defect?) happens often. If I ask the Mint for a replacement, what's the chance of the replacement being worse? Report this Post to the Staff

silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 06/17/2017 8:33 pm if you magnify every coin to that degree you will find many faults.. if you can see the blemish with the naked eye, I would recommend replacing it. if you are using magnification to check your coins, you will probably never find a perfect coin.. Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 06/18/2017 12:41 am Report this Post to the Staff
YesOrNo Valued Member Canada 366 Posts	Posted 06/18/2017 08:06 am Thank you for the advice. I can see the blemish with the naked eye, only at certain angles. I think the blemish was caused by the missing gold plating, revealing the silver underneath. The second photo was taken with an iPhone 6 plus camera, which gives more details. But I don't think the camera magnified the coin significantly. Report this Post to the Staff
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