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1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 1:56 pm
by momofjbsl
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.

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Re: 1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 3:28 pm
by Bill in Burl
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.

Re: 1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 5:41 pm
by momofjbsl
Thanks so much for your prompt answer, Bill. I learned something. :)

Re: 1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 5:42 pm
by Lobster
:Rechercher: :Rechercher:
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.

Image

Re: 1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 5:52 pm
by momofjbsl
No, I don't believe so.

Re: 1962 Canadian Penny

Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:41 pm
by pjrsaultstemarie
Great thing to know that gold and mercury are enemies--thanks for the information :D