1990 Loonie, Mint Error? - Coin Community Forum

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Sknut New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 6:52 pm Hi all, I know next to nothing about coins, except mint errors can be rare and collectible. I found this loonie while rolling my change. It has a rectangular mark through it with what seems like extra material starting from the Queen's cheek, extending through the letters in her name. The discolored area seems to have a slight border. Sorry for the crap pictures. Just wanted to check to see if this guy is worth keeping out of the coin roller. Thank you in advance for looking. Report this Post to the Staff

Ugly Pillar of the Community Canada 1733 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 7:16 pm First, welcome and we'd be glad to help BUT (No offense) but that could be a penny for all I can make out from the pic. Report this Post to the Staff
Sknut New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 9:00 pm Trying better pictures. Need a better camera but my curiosity makes it hard to wait. Report this Post to the Staff
ikandiggit Pillar of the Community Canada 1166 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 9:07 pm PMD. It looks like it picked up something off a workbench. Report this Post to the Staff
Sknut New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 9:11 pm Cool. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Ugly Pillar of the Community Canada 1733 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 9:14 pm I think it's been hit with heat and some pressure in that one spot and caused the plating to come off the nickel. If the owner was anything like me he might use a loonie as a handy shim for vise work to protect something you are heating with the torch. PMD is post mint damage, meaning the problem was caused at some point after it left the mint intact. I agree with Mr Lucky pants. errr I mean I agree with ikandiggit. Report this Post to the Staff
Sknut New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 03/28/2011 9:18 pm I had a feeling it was handyman related haha. But the other side was fine so thought I'd at least ask. By the way. As an aside. I think this site might inspire me to keep checking my change. I have been lurking the boards ever since I found you guys haha. Keep up the good work. Report this Post to the Staff
commoncents13 Valued Member Canada 248 Posts	Posted 03/29/2011 03:01 am -Ugly- I agree certainly PMD! I'm with you on heat being involved! ---I think you nailed it with a torch! ---My best guess? Almost looks like it has a raised surface for the most part and so to me looks like solder? Edited by commoncents13 03/29/2011 03:22 am Report this Post to the Staff
commoncents13 Valued Member Canada 248 Posts	Posted 03/29/2011 03:20 am Oh! and -Sknut- Hope you find fortune with us! ---Sorry this one is not! ---If you like check out the welcome page and introduce yourself. http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...rtorder=desc Report this Post to the Staff
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