1994 penny what happened

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  1. Battmann01

    Battmann01 Member

    Can someone explain. Its not painted 20180302_185257_Film4.jpg 20180302_185340_Film4.jpg
     
    Battmann01, Mar 2, 2018
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  3. NLL

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    Your coin is damaged due to zinc rot.:vomit:
     
    NLL, Mar 2, 2018
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  4. Rob336

    Rob336 Member

    I've found them metal detecting in the creeks like that. I believe it's just corrosion.
     
    Rob336, Mar 2, 2018
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  5. Adam34falcon

    Adam34falcon Active Member

    ^ that is from "corrosion"
     
    Adam34falcon, Mar 2, 2018
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  6. paddyman98

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    Cents minted from mid 1982 are Copper Plated Zinc Planchets.
    I metal detect and have found thousands if examples such as yours. It's called Environmental Damage.
     
    paddyman98, Mar 2, 2018
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  7. Battmann01

    Battmann01 Member

    Thanks
     
    Battmann01, Mar 13, 2018
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