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New Member
United States
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I recently got this from APMEX from a recent ebay deal after a coupon that applied with coins not in the bullion category. (rare nowadays) I'm conflicted about the purple colors on the edge. I am tempted to have them exchange it, since I believe it draws away from the coin's luster/proof condition otherwise, but wanted to see what others here thought. Pictures in a few light conditions below.      |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I can't imagine what value would be added by the purplish toning and since it COULD discourage some potential buyers in the future {unless your going Pharoh style and planning to have it buried with you} I'd lean to getting it exchanged.....
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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PF65
Some like toning some don't, if you are one of the latter, exchange it.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It seems odd to me that 14K gold would naturally turn a purple hue. I'd say it was an AT project for someone. I don't know what these coins sell for today, but they used to trade pretty close to the spot price of 1/4 ounce of gold, so visual impairments were not a huge deal.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks for the replies. I'll contact APMEX to see if they will exchange it based on their satisfaction guarantee, as the listing didn't mention anything regarding toning -- it was a catch all for a proof gold canadian 1/4oz of their choice. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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 To the Forum. Very nice colors! |
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Moderator
 United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1192 Posts |
Pure gold won't tone, but the metals used in an alloy (silver, copper) can cause it to tarnish/tone.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Best to exchange it, I agree. to the CCF! |
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Valued Member
Canada
288 Posts |
I think the colours are great. Plus, toned gold is all the rage now. You might even get a small premium for it. But it's your coin. If you aren't satisfied, ask to exchange.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Definitely comes down to eye appeal. I personally like the weird looking stuff. Irrelevant of grade or appeal, thee coins are worth weight in gold.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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. I agree with the others that said exchange it. |
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Posted 12/22/2018 7:07 pm
