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Valued Member
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Just wondering -- are toned clad coins in US Mint sets common or rare? I am thinking of starting a collection, which includes clad coins. I want to buy coins in cello, but may opt for coins from uncirculated bank rolls if that means I will get better quality coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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Eventually, all clad coins in United States Mint sets will tone. If you look through sets from the 1970s, you will find it more likely to see quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins that have toned a golden yellow color. Nickels have a mind of their own and you will find it harder to find a shimmering silver-colored nickel than one that is gold, blue, or lilac.
While quite uncommon, clad coins can naturally develop rainbow toning and when they do, they can be quite striking.
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The uncirculated mint sets (not proof sets) for 1975 and 1976 can have some light-to-moderate toning--usually a warm goldish or bronze look, sometimes a hint of blue. I wouldn't say they are common, but far from rare. Do some google image searches for uncirculated mint sets for other years. Some interesting toners do appear, but nothing (in cello) which would qualify as over-the-top monster toning--in my experience anyway.
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Thanks to all who responded! I have a related question. Which years of the US Uncirculated Mint Sets contain coins that do not generally tone or discolor? Or to word it differently, which years tend to contain coins that tone or discolor? And which coins tend to tone or discolor? The dollar, half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and/or penny?
The US Mint sets I bought straight from the US Mint have not acquired the yellowish-brown colors I have seen from coin dealers.
Thank you in advance.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Proper storage helps to stave off toning - particularly if you live in a humid climate.
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 Also adding to the discussion, unless you bought them direct or shortly afterwards on the secondary, those chances increase when you consider how many hands the set crossed in the process. On that subject as well, the chances of minor scratching from the cellophane also increases significantly. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Following are quick photos to show another example of toning in a US mint uncirculated cello-pack from 1975. In this case, a nickel. No, not full steps. Darn. The 'scratchy haze' you see on Jefferson's head is the result of the shiny coin photographed through cello at angle. Close examination of the coin shows a 'normal' Jefferson head. Sorry, too lazy to go with my regular camera set-up, just wanted to show the toning.   |
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The early mint sets (47-58) Can develop spectacular toning!
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Posted 05/13/2020 8:11 pm
