No. The black Beauty don't peel off. They are burned into the metal. I would never buy one. The best way to know they are what they are, is to find them in an original wrapped roll. Too many people trying to pass them off. Not on my list for sure.
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Quote: Annealing Errors Improper annealing (due to excessive heat, prolonged exposure to intense heat, or excessive oxygen in annealing oven) (replaces "sintered plating" and "copper wash") (ES July/Aug 2010; CW 11/30/09, 2/8/10) Black, brown, red, coppery discoloration (includes "black beauty" nickels)
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