I have been consistently seeing what maybe a new feature I call “frosting” in the 2021 Bluenose Dimes and 2021 quarters. I was wondering if this is caused by die chips, plating or something new during the minting process?
Photo 1 -Hair on Bluenose dimes
Photo 2 -Above eyebrow, eyelid and under nose on Bluenose dimes
Photo 3 -Frosted nose and antler on quarters
Photo 4 -Frosted hair on quarters
Thoughts?
2021 What is causing this feature?
2021 What is causing this feature?
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Re: 2021 What is causing this feature?
I'm still seeing this "frosting" feature on 2022 dimes.
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Re: 2021 What is causing this feature?
The "ice" effect on the dimes is the result of low quality control. I purchased the Bluenose 10 cent mint rolls directly from the RCM and almost every 2021 dime suffered either that or a complete breakdown of the date. The coloured versions reverse are almost all suffering from what appears to be abrasion marks. The RCM offered to take them back and replace them. I opted to keep them as the date breakdown is pretty dramatic.