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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 7847044, member: 112&quot;]Thick planchets occur as a result the metal being rolled out into strips process. In simple terms one portion the final strip ends up being slightly thicker than it is supposed to be. And when the planchets are punched out those in that portion are thicker.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Over the years the mint has changed how they do things several times when it comes to planchet production. There was a time when they made everything themselves from beginning to end. But then they began outsourcing to reduce cost and improve efficiency. If I remember correctly they have purchased premade cent planchets for many, many years now. And I think cents are the only circulation coins where they do that.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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