Magnetic 2011 24k gold plated Kennedy half dollar

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  1. Bronxdude718

    Bronxdude718 New Member

    I have a magnetic 2011 24k gold plated Kennedy half dollar. Are gold plated half dollars supposed to be magnetic for that year ?? Because I have 1974 24k gold plated and it's not magnetic, so can this be some sort of error or worth anything ??
     

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  3. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    It's apparently fairly common to put on a layer of nickel plating before applying the gold -- gives more consistent and durable results, as I understand it. And pure nickel is strongly magnetic.
     
    -jeffB, Feb 19, 2020
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Might be something else besides gold they used for the plating. Even though.. it's not worth more than .50 Cents
     
    paddyman98, Feb 19, 2020
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    X2
     
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Agree on both counts. Maybe a very thin layer of gold on top.
     
    lordmarcovan, Feb 20, 2020
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