RustyWD

Hello,

I am new to the forum and know nothing about coins. I have recently "inherited" a relative's coin collection. Part of this collection includes a postcard sized package titled "American Bicentennial Commemorative Collection". Encased in plastic within the card are all 1976 uncirculated coins including 2 half dollars, a quarter, dime, nickel and penny. Everything except the penny appear slightly tarnished as if they were silver. The penny is interesting - a lincoln memorial, but not copper colored - instead silver colored but not tarnished. Since it is part of this card, I cannot weigh it to see if it is aluminum. It is extremely shiny. Any thoughts?

Thank you!
RustyWD

bruce 1947

Hi Rusty,
welcome to our forum glad to have you

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Speedy

Please post a photo so we can see what you are talking about alittle better!

Speedy

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RustyWD

Here's a picture of the American Bicentennial Commemorative Collections with the silver colored penny.

Thanks for your help!
RustyWD

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bruce 1947

Rusty,
If it has from the U S mint on it maybe it is from the mint gift shop.

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Speedy

I would doubt that the mint sold that set---I would guess that the cent is plated with a silver metal----

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bruce 1947

From the picture I can not see silver on the cent but you never know my eyes are not that good.

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GDJMSP

Looks like a private issue to me.

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bostonhodgkins

Welcome to the group,

I think it is a private issue set. What does the box/holder say, if anything at all?

andy21us

This look like some thing Littleton coin company put out in 76 as a tribute to the bicentennial. And they have been known to plate coins.

RustyWD

THanks everyone for taking time to give feedback!
There are no markings on the back of the card or on the box. I have a feeling that all of you are probably right - private issue with a nice shiny nickel plated penny. . .

RustyWD