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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kanga, post: 907273, member: 9270&quot;]Damage is a VERY broad term and CAN include a whole plethora of problems.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I don&#039;t consider Mint-caused problems, either pre- or post-strike to be damage.</p><p>Pre-strike problems are such things as planchet errors, die clashes, die breaks, etc.</p><p>Post-strike problems are such things as bag marks.</p><p>I categorize these as the &quot;cost of doing business&quot;.</p><p>They are unintentional (but not carelessness) and are going to occur.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>IMO damage happens <u>after</u> the coins leave the control of the Mint and the Federal distribution system.</p><p>But wear caused by intended use is <u>not</u> damage (coins rubbing together in a pocket).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I suspect we&#039;ll never reach total agreement as to the definition of &quot;damage&quot;.</p><p>And I realize my attempt is rather vague.</p><p>I can also see my difinition changing as this thread progresses.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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