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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 2223662, member: 112&quot;]That can be difficult at times. If memory serves it was quite a while before it became common knowledge that the the new $1 coins (new in 2000) had a special coating on them to try and prevent toning. And as far as I know even the new dollar coins do. </p><p><br /></p><p>The problem is the mints are often reluctant to release that kind of information. So finding out the hard way is often the only way there is.</p><p><br /></p><p>And then of course you have the problem of individuals who put coating on coins to try and protect them. Or thinking the coatings will protect them, they don&#039;t realize that the coatings end up being harmful because they are sold as protectants.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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