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1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:07 pm
by Piepala80
Why is the cigar variety not recognized?
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:26 pm
by Bond632
Because it’s a mint error, not a variety.
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:57 am
by Piepala80
Isn’t the horn a mint error as well? Is the cigar type worth anything?
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:04 am
by Bond632
The horn and cigar are both minor die chips, which is considered normal die wear by NGC. Depending on the size of the chip, it may not even qualify as an error. I imagine that each governing body has their own criteria for what constitutes an error or variety.
Unsure about how much added value, if any, these may bring. You can check Ebay for prices.
Interested to know what you discover, as I am here to learn as well.
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:32 pm
by Piepala80
I sent this coin 16 years ago to ICCS and it came back no with no comments. I resent it seeing that there are a few cigar type found. I probably was one of the first to find it. When it comes back I’ll post the pic
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:56 pm
by Piepala80
I got it back.
Re: 1996 $2 Dollars
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:57 pm
by Piepala80
Saskatoon coin club considers this a variety