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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;paddyman98, post: 26744222, member: 44615&quot;]Interesting. Why would it be famous? Is it listed somewhere as Blind Bat? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie12" alt="o_O" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Edit*</p><p>Never mind. I found the information. Interesting.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 2020 Blind Bat quarter is a rare minting error on the American Samoa quarter, featuring a Samoan fruit bat with hollowed or sunken eyes, making it appear &quot;blind.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="5"><b>Overview</b></font></p><p>The 2020 Bat quarter is part of the America the Beautiful series, honoring the National Park of American Samoa. Its reverse depicts a mother Samoan fruit bat holding her pup, designed by Phebe Hemphill, while the obverse retains George Washington’s profile. The &quot;blind bat&quot; error occurs when the bat’s eyes appear cratered or sunken due to a striking defect during minting, creating a unique and collectible variation of this coin.</p><p><font size="5"><br /></font></p><p><font size="5"><b>Variations</b></font></p><p>There are two main types of the blind bat error:</p><ul> <li>Both eyes cratered: The most sought-after version, often selling for around $275 even without professional certification. <br /> </li> <li>One eye cratered: Still collectible, typically valued at about $70, attracting attention from collectors who enjoy unusual errors. </li> </ul><p><font size="5"><b>Cause of the Error</b></font></p><p>The blind bat effect is a type of strike-through error, which happens when debris or an object becomes trapped between the coin die and planchet during striking. This results in a deformation of the bat’s eyes on the coin’s surface. It is one of the more notable errors among the 2020-P bat quarters minted in Philadelphia.</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="5"><b>Collectability and Value</b></font></p><ul> <li>Coins in uncirculated or high-grade condition can fetch higher prices at auctions or private sales. <br /> </li> <li>The 2020-P Bat quarters are the most abundant, but the blind bat error remains rare and desirable among collectors.</li> <li>Other 2020 bat quarter errors include feeder finger errors, off-center strikes, and double die reverses, but the blind bat is particularly distinctive. </li> </ul><p><font size="5"><b>Tips for Collectors</b></font></p><ul> <li>Examine the bat’s eyes closely to identify the error.</li> <li>Handle coins carefully and store them in protective flips to avoid damage. <br /> </li> <li>Professional grading can increase the coin’s market value and ensure authenticity.<br /> The 2020 Blind Bat quarter is a modern collectible that demonstrates how even contemporary coins can hold surprising value due to minting anomalies, making it a fun find for both casual and serious collectors.</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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