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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rockdude, post: 1108364, member: 15378&quot;]Also some planchets never make it to the plating process and are minted unplated.&nbsp; They are called Unplated planchets.&nbsp; Quote from Coin World&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;New in U.S. coinage, unplated planchets became possible in 1982 with the introduction of the copper-plated zinc cent (and briefly in 1943 with the zinc-coated steel cents). The zinc-copper alloy planchets are plated after they are punched from the strip but some planchets miss the plating process. Coins struck on the unplated planchets are grayish-white in color. Beware of cents which have had their plating removed after leaving the Mint. Although beyond the ability of a novice collector to detect, any of the authentication services currently operating should be able to distinguish between a genuine piece and an altered version.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>These will show a difinite luster as a new coin would have.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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