Stability of anodized niobium color on coins?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by calcol, Nov 5, 2016.

  1. calcol

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    Anyone have any knowledge or experience with the stability of anodized niobium? A few mints, like in Austria and Canada, are using anodized niobium to make colored coins. I'm curious as to whether the color will fade with exposure to UV light, organic solvents like acetone, or acidic thiourea dips. I know anodized aluminum will often fade over time with UV light exposure.

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