What's Wrong with my ASE?

Hi, I have a PF-69 UCAM 1993 ASE in my full proof set that is beginning to show some tiny tone spots all over it (front and back). I recently noticed that the capsule has a small crack in the top of it (see picture between thumb and index finger). I don't know how it got a crack considering I never take them out of the box? Is the air leaking inside causing this tone? What service should I request from NGC? Will this hurt my rating of pf-69 (the tone spots are super tiny but numerous)

 

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please show us pics of the coin if you can. Are the spots white?

 

Is there air leaking out??? These things are never air tight. The crack is just there. If it bothers you enough, either submit it for a reholdering or just crack it out.

 

the holders arent alway air tight the do some time have minor cracks .. just keep it

 

My camera can't capture them. They're all over the coin, like super tiny chicken pox. They look blue-ish

 

I'm no expert but i prefer blue toning over normal shine. It may even be worth more than it was before if it starts turning other rainbow colors.

 

It's not from the crack but likely the environment the coin is stored in.