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1961 Canadian penny

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:20 am

by Gibby1314

Hi
Have a 1961 Canadian penny, that looks silver in color compared to another one.
Curious if it is an error or means nothing?
Thanks.

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Re: 1961 Canadian penny

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:52 am

by coinguy

Not uncommon.
Either been plated or chemically altered.
I have seen them in various colours such pink, blue , etc.

Re: 1961 Canadian penny

Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:28 pm

by gidjit

i agree more than likely plated or painted etc