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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SPC CENTS, post: 3029217, member: 93978&quot;]That is probably paint.&nbsp; If you have the time to conduct a pointless experiment, you can soak the red coins in acetone.&nbsp; I suspect the paint will be removed.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1984 cent is entirely plated.&nbsp; It looks like the coin reacted with something to create the discoloration.&nbsp; It may have been something slightly acidic, because of the pinkish tone.</p><p><br /></p><p>This appears to be die deterioration doubling which is caused by aged dies forcing the metal out towards the rims.&nbsp; It is common and does not add value to the coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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