Why are some of the 2000 pennies silver around the edge of coins?

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  1. Murillo

    Murillo Well-Known Member

    Hello, just curious why some of the 2000 pennies are sliver looking around the edge of the pennies and others are not?
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  3. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    Zincolns are zinc with a very thin pure copper shield around them as zinc can be toxic if ingested, so you are seeing the core where it has worn away for various reasons. Like the candy shell aound the chocolate M&M.
     
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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    It looks like the copper plating was removed by grinding/polishing. It's post mint damage
     
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