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eameres New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 2:29 pm This is probably a naive question, but is there a way to tell that your State Quarter set is truly 90% silver rather than clad without removing it from the plastic case? Thanks, Eric. Report this Post to the Staff

The_Cave_Troll Valued Member United States 218 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 2:46 pm place an uncirculated clad quarter on the case over one of the quarters in the case and then place a piece of tissue paper over the set (and the clad coin) and if it is a silver set the silver coins will show much more brightly through the paper. This is a function of the fact that silver is the most reflective metal known. Honestly though after seeing a few sets it becomes obvious which are silver and which are clad by looking. Actually, opening the sets to check the rims is easy and it doesn't damage the coins or the packaging, so it is a viable option. Report this Post to the Staff
eameres New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 2:58 pm Guess I'll have to work up the courage to open the case. Is there any trick to it? Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 5:18 pm Silver sets have a red background and clad sets have a blue background in the case. If you think that someone might have switched the coins or the Mint messed up, the only other way to tell would be to open the proof set case. Use a knife with a thin blade and work around the edge of the set. Be sure to do it over a towel or other soft surface in case a coin gets dropped and never touch a proof coin on its surfaces, only the reeded edges. Report this Post to the Staff
morganman Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 5:23 pm quote: Originally posted by biokemist6 never touch a proof coin on its surfaces, only the reeded edges. I will add never touch a proof coin anywhere unless you have cotton gloves on.... MM Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 5:39 pm Yes, I forgot to add that part- cotton gloves are a must with proofs! Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 8:07 pm quote: Originally posted by biokemist6 Silver sets have a red background and clad sets have a blue background in the case. If you think that someone might have switched the coins or the Mint messed up, the only other way to tell would be to open the proof set case. Use a knife with a thin blade and work around the edge of the set. Be sure to do it over a towel or other soft surface in case a coin gets dropped and never touch a proof coin on its surfaces, only the reeded edges. I agree with the above. Now I am durious as to what make you ask that question in the first place? Does the plastic holder looked tampered with? Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 09/18/2006 8:34 pm If it is a Proof from the Mint or even a dealer it should come in slide-in box and have a certificate with it. Report this Post to the Staff
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