2010 Mint Set Error? Two 2010 D Cents

Hi,

I just got an unopened 2010 Uncirculated Mint Set on ebay and when I looked at the Denver coins, I was surprised to find an extra cent in with the Hot Springs quarter. Are errors like this collectible? I'd rather not go through the hassle of returning it and I do think it is pretty cool. I would like to hear your opinions. Thanks.

Joe

 

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Boy those people at the mint are real goof offs!

 

LOL Kasia, maybe I should donate my old glasses to the mint QC Dept.

 

If you were to pry the outer plastic case apart would the penny be loose inside OR is it sealed in the inner plastic sleeve WITH the quarter?

 

That would be great.....if they had a QC Department!

 

Sets like this are filled by machine. The machine has little suction cups at the end of an arm. It picks up the coins one at a time and places them in the appropriate spot in the set. An optical scanner checks to make sure all the spots are filled and the coins are oriented properly. Obviously this process is not perfect.

 

Vet, it is sealed in with the quarter.

 

I don't know why,but I would leave it as is.

 

Holy crap, that it cool. Definitely don't open it if it's still factory sealed in plastic.

 

Definitely a keeper as is!

 

Another keep it vote here. It's a conversation piece if nothing else. I also think this degree of QC 'error' is quite rare.

On the other hand, orientation/rotation issues are exceedingly common, so that optical scanner must have taken a blow below the belt!

 

ditto

 

I think it's too late to return them now, so you're better off keeping it!

 

Worst case scenario...you got an extra coin!! :thumb:

You may even be able to win some beers by betting how much face value are in Mint sets. :cheers:

Edit: Of course...it might have to be in the bar across the street from the Baltimore Convention Center.

 

I think you could put a little premium on this one. Possibly someone would pay extra to own it.

 

I have a set with the cent & dime together and when I took it to my local coin dealer to show him, he pulled out a few he had with diffrent variations. He was holding on to his for the coolness factor as I am with mine.
Good find!

 

I'd keep that set and buy another one if you want a "perfect" one. What are the odds...

 

I'd keep it just as it is.

 

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to keep this one and try again to get a "perfect" one.

 

A mistake like this isn't much different from a typographical error on a slab insert and shouldn't command a premium, but you can never tell how many bidiots might be chasing it. While it may make for an interesting conversation piece, those two coins together in the same compartment will rub against each other every time the entire set is moved.

Chris