1987 Canada Cent Chips, Accumulations or simply blotches?

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  1. Dave from the country

    Dave from the country Member

    Hi There,
    Does anyone know what these "things" on the 1987 Canadian penny are? Suggestions would be most appreciated and thanks.
     

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  3. Danomite

    Danomite What do you say uh-huh

    They look like stains. If they are raised, they may be adhesive or dried gunk. JMHO
     
    Danomite, Jun 4, 2021
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  4. Dave from the country

    Dave from the country Member

    Thanks very much.
     
    Dave from the country, Jun 5, 2021
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  5. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    I'd have to agree with @Danomite that they appear to be stains or something on the coin. Maybe a soak in acetone would remove them and then you would know for sure.
     
    Mountain Man, Jun 5, 2021
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  6. Dave from the country

    Dave from the country Member

    Thanks
     
    Dave from the country, Jun 6, 2021
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  7. SPP Ottawa

    SPP Ottawa Numismatist

    Stains. 1-cent coins from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s are rife full of them. I suspect it was from improper washing or drying of the planchets. For modern 1-cent registry set players, they are extremely frustrating, as they definitely detract from the eye-appeal of higher grade coins. Here is an example:

    https://www.pcgs.com/cert/32775170
     
    SPP Ottawa, Jun 8, 2021
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  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely stains
     
    Collecting Nut, Jun 8, 2021
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