New To The Forum And Collecting. Need Help With This Penny Error?

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sunny1983 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 10:25 pm Memories of my dad searching through pocket change to fill his albums has rekindled my interest in collecting. My son and I have recently started searching for error coins. We haven't singled out one specific type of coin as a favorite yet, but we do like searching pennies, nickels, and quarters so far. I was so excited to find a place where I could turn to get help from those who are so knowledgeable.:) My son and I are learning, so we aren't real sure if we have found something worth keeping. I found this penny in with some that I had in a jar from 1992 and need help figuring out what I have. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

CoinHunter27 Pillar of the Community United States 5887 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 11:05 pm to the CCF! This is a phenomenal place to share and learn! Your coin is showing plating bubbles, which is basically trapped gas under the surface of the coin. This is extremely common on coins after 1982, because of the switch from copper to zinc pennies. The plating didn't completely adhere with the zinc planchets, and so pockets of air expanded below the coins surface. Eventually these may turn into zinc rot, and leave the coin damaged. It's very common and adds no extra value. It's safe to spend. Hope this helped! Best of luck to you and your son. Happy hunting! -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage Report this Post to the Staff
sunny1983 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 11:10 pm Thank you for the help! I kinda thought that might be what that was since it was a 1986 coin. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter27 Pillar of the Community United States 5887 Posts	Posted 03/03/2019 11:11 pm The 1980's seem to have lots of plating issues. I think they were still trying to perfect the switch to zinc. Happy to help! -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage Report this Post to the Staff
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DrDon Pillar of the Community United States 2624 Posts	Posted 03/04/2019 5:30 pm to CCF and the hobby. I am glad to read that your son is searching with you. My grandson has started showing interest. I am hoping he will seek my advice soon. Report this Post to the Staff
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