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That toning is quite nice, but to answer your question, no it is not considered a mint error. Toning of brand new clad coins is most likely due to environmental or chemical/heat exposure.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Agreed, this toning is most likely man made
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Bedrock of the Community
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This one brings one particular seller on ebay to mind. Search there for "Monster Rainbow Toned" in coins and you'll see what I mean. Not sure how they do it, but definitely artificial. Very unattractive in my humble opinion. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
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Effects like these can be achieved by heat and chemicals.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, looks like 'accelerated toning' done intentionally.
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice looking toner!
-makecents-
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The toning is nice! A keeper if you like it, but I would not expect a premium for it.
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Rest in Peace
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Different for a new clad coin but no premium over face .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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As you can read from the above comments, toning is not to everyone's liking. Especially man-made toning. But it's unknown if this is artificially created or natural from environmental exposure. But either way officially toning is considered post mint damage.  |
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There are collectors who seek out such coins to add to their collections. If you like it, keep it for your collection. If not, consider selling it on ebay. Check out other toned coin listings there to get an idea as to value. |
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Thanks everyone! All comments are appreciated. I think it's pretty interesting in color especially since it's a new coin, 2022 year. I'll keep it with my collection of old coins and other interesting finds.
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Pillar of the Community
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A coin that goes through the wash and has been saturated with detergent will sometimes rainbow tone like this.
ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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That's interesting! Didn't know that.
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Posted 11/02/2022 10:56 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
