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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2715073, member: 24314&quot;]mgmgmg75 posted: &quot;Any impurities in the metal would be seen in the finish product and called lamination&#039;s...&quot; </p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #5900b3">This is not quite correct.&nbsp; Lincoln cents are composed of an alloy.&nbsp; Even the alloys made using old shell casings are not considered impurities as that is what made up the &quot;melt.&quot;&nbsp; When actual impurities, dirt etc. get into the mix, they are often hidden inside the coin</span>: &quot;...This stringer is never seen, and is common, unless it comes through to the surface, which could peal off in subsequent operations.&quot;&nbsp; <span style="color: #5900b3">As soon as the surface starts to peel off,</span> <b><span style="color: #5900b3">that&#039;s the lamination.</span></b>&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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