Whilst going through some of the coins we have saved I came across a 1962 penny that is the exact colour of a nickel. Did someone just dip in it something? I'm attaching the best pics I could get.
Thanks for your help.
1962 Canadian Penny
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Re: 1962 Canadian Penny
It looks plated. But it can also be a high school science experiment where kids dipped the coins in mercury and they turn out like that. Mercury EATS gold, so keep jewelry away from it.
Bill in Burl
Re: 1962 Canadian Penny
Thanks so much for your prompt answer, Bill. I learned something.
Re: 1962 Canadian Penny
momofjbsl wrote:Whilst going through some of the coins we have saved I came across a 1962 penny that is the exact colour of a nickel. Did someone just dip in it something? I'm attaching the best pics I could get.
Thanks for your help.
did use ever have a 1954 nickel with far and near leaf ,i just sent one to errorman hope to hear back soon
Re: 1962 Canadian Penny
No, I don't believe so.
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Re: 1962 Canadian Penny
Great thing to know that gold and mercury are enemies--thanks for the information