What you are seeing is most likely the result of toning that occurred due to the way in which the coin was stored. I don't believe the piece is an error of any kind.
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I see this on many coins displayed in Canada Post locations that have the coins in direct sunlight. The coins turned a copper colour. Return for a new one.
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