Yeah, fresh surfaces could also be called "activated". That's why I have been thinking that after any acceptable cleaning process, there should...
Hey @Jimm usually when you switch coins it is a good idea to make a new post. Welcome to CT
...or we put you on double-secret probation... [ATTACH] :)
Looks more like a lamination error to me.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/11/national/japan-starts-minting-coins-featuring-new-reiwa-imperial-era/#.XSuOondFyM8
Entry post...I got one of these for my daughter's mother-in-law who is from India and had a loop soldered on so she could use it as a charm...kind...
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Not sure of what you are doing, but I can't open those. When you attach a file, do it full size, that's what people here prefer...welcome to CT
Interesting coin
And your opinion IS better than mine. Really
Place tongue firmly in cheek...why bother with these fancy schmancy degrees when the company you work for will probably expect you to be a...
Did you polish it?
@Fred Weinberg
Is this a proof coin or has it just been polished to death?
Sorry, I don't know off the top of my head, but a Google or Ebay search would give you the answer easily.
...or an 8 foot Czech
I was trying to get a discount on my car insurance for having a technical degree, but they questioned that my Doctor of Philosophy was a technical...
Grading or Certifying is in general a process whereby a third-party grader (TPG) evaluates your coin and entombs it in a plastic slab. This is...
whut...
Careful, your "reject slot" might get plugged up and........................kaboom
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