I have this 2002 Mississippi quarter that is gold plated only on the head side. Where there many made like this or is it a defective coin? I've looked on the internet quite a bit and haven't found any such coins. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. J.R. Khan
Or: Perhaps it is missing the clad layer and he assumes that he is looking at 'gold'? By the way, welcome
Thanks to everyone for replying. I would go to the car and get it so I can look at it more closely, except it's snowing quite a bit here in Kansas and I'll just worry about it tomorrow. I don't think it's missing the clad layer since the gold-looking side is the copper? side and it's not copper color. It might be a novelty item. I was very perplexed by the coin's appearance.
The TV shopping networks sell these by the truckload so it's not unusual that some would find their way into circulation.But they're still worth only a quarter.