hello, i was wondering if someone could help me out i have a blue sacagewea coin was wondering if it was made that way or if there is a way to die them i have had it for a couple years and no change in the color anyways i would appreciate some suggestions thanx there is still luster in the coin it doesnt look like mold or something of that nature it a blue sheen on a gold coin very pretty but i dont know why it is the way it is
It might have been toned by setting it on a light blub with the light turned on for about 5 min...that would make it blue and green.... Post a photo and maybe we can help more. Speedy
I have 2 mint rolls that had been in a metal fire box for about 4 years. The coins exposed on the end turned a pretty blue on the one side. I was told by a local dealer that it was a reaction to the metal box. He also told me to get them out of that box, so I did. But they are a pretty blue.
There were Sacagawea Dollars struck on Experimental Planchets in 2000 and a few of them made it out of the Mints! It may just be toning but it is also possible that this could be one of these. You will need to have it check out by a Grading Service or a Coin Expert. You might contact Mike Byers at the link below about the coin as he has had and probably still has some 1999 and 2000 State Quarters minted on Experimental Planchets. http://www.byersnc.com/ Good luck! Frank
After years of alloy testing, blood, sweat and tears, the mint was finally successful in creating a coin more reactive than copper Lincolns......how do they do it!?!?
