Clouding and Blusish tint on Silver Ike Poof coins

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by alcochaser, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. alcochaser

    alcochaser Large Clad Dollar Nut

    What causes the clouding and/or bluish tint found on a lot of the Silver Ike Proof coins? (Brown Ike Boxes)

    I have never known this, and I am rather curious now.
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It is commonly called haze and it is believed to be caused the washing process the coins underwent at the mint.
     
  4. alcochaser

    alcochaser Large Clad Dollar Nut

    Thanks GDJMSP!
     
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