Thread: Post 1982 Lincolns

With the problems associated with the breakdown of the zinc through the copper plating of post 1982 Lincolns, will anybody actually be able to have high grade Lincolns from this era by the 22nd century? Are they all doomed to be second rate damaged coins due to inadequate metallurgy?

Originally Posted by Marshall

With the problems associated with the breakdown of the zinc through the copper plating of post 1982 Lincolns, will anybody actually be able to have high grade Lincolns from this era by the 22nd century? Are they all doomed to be second rate damaged coins due to inadequate metallurgy?

This is not a problem if stored properly! Mine are all in Airtites and well protected, I'm not the slightest bit concerned. The biggest problem is finding high grade, well-struck, spot-free Zincolns!