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Just received the limited edition set, there is a finger print on the w ASE

Samuel8Samuel8 Posts: 380 ✭✭✭
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  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,215 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I had a big ugly fingerprint on one of the proof palladium’s a year or two ago straight from the mint. I dipped it, and thankfully it still graded a 70. That’s pretty bad quality control though.

  • ndeaglesndeagles Posts: 397 ✭✭✭✭

    Quality has been bad this year, I got a bad 2 coin ASE set, another member did too. Sorry about your fingerprint, nothing more disappointing than opening it and seeing that.

  • Samuel8Samuel8 Posts: 380 ✭✭✭

    @jwitten said:
    I had a big ugly fingerprint on one of the proof palladium’s a year or two ago straight from the mint. I dipped it, and thankfully it still graded a 70. That’s pretty bad quality control though.

    After you dipped it, there is no stain or whatsoever left on the coin?

  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,628 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It could be on the plastic capsule as well. If you're concerned, I'd just recommend opening it and soaking it in pure acetone for a while and put it back.

  • moursundmoursund Posts: 3,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Is this a mint error? Could be worth BIG MONEY! :tongue:

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  • Samuel8Samuel8 Posts: 380 ✭✭✭
    edited October 15, 2021 3:35PM

    @TurtleCat said:
    It could be on the plastic capsule as well. If you're concerned, I'd just recommend opening it and soaking it in pure acetone for a while and put it back.

    It is on the coin.

  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Maybe return it?

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • thefinnthefinn Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @moursund said:
    Is this a mint error? Could be worth BIG MONEY! :tongue:

    Just standard procedure at a US Mint.

    thefinn
  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,585 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A DNA test could be performed to find the culprit.

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  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Last year after fighting and waiting, my WW2 privy ase showed up with similar crapola. There was no returning it.
    Today I look at it and am grateful I have it . I tell myself that I can pick it out in a crowd. 😂😉

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • Herb_THerb_T Posts: 1,755 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 15, 2021 9:22PM

    @Samuel8 said:

    @jwitten said:
    I had a big ugly fingerprint on one of the proof palladium’s a year or two ago straight from the mint. I dipped it, and thankfully it still graded a 70. That’s pretty bad quality control though.

    After you dipped it, there is no stain or whatsoever left on the coin?

    I haven’t dipped any of my coins in acetone, yet. But what I have read is that one has to use 100% pure acetone. If you decide to do this, you need to test the acetone first by putting a sample on a mirror (like a handheld) and let it evaporate and make sure there is no residue left. Any residue left would be left on the coin and you don’t want that. Do a Google search….make sure you understand all the safety precautions that come with acetone. Highly flammable and the fumes are not good for you.

  • Jzyskowski1Jzyskowski1 Posts: 6,650 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Available this morning

    🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Acetone (100%) will remove a print if applied immediately. If left for a while (varies) the acid in the skin oil, will etch a proof field. There is NO removing the etch. That picture does not, as far as I can determine, show a fingerprint... all I see is some kind of smudge on the field.... Either send it back or give it an acetone bath. Cheers, RickO

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I too don't see a latent print. Dip it, if it's milk spots, you're SOL. Peace Roy

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  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,563 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Herb_T said:
    I haven’t dipped any of my coins in acetone, yet. But what I have read is that one has to use 100% pure acetone. If you decide to do this, you need to test the acetone first by putting a sample on a mirror (like a handheld) and let it evaporate and make sure there is no residue left. Any residue left would be left on the coin and you don’t want that. Do a Google search….make sure you understand all the safety precautions that come with acetone. Highly flammable and the fumes are not good for you.

    If it's labeled 100% and from the hardware store etc. it's safe to use. Nail polish remover isn't 100%, has fragrance, etc., and is not safe.

    As for safety...

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,891 ✭✭✭✭✭

    We have a print.
    Let's track em down. LOL
    Call and see if they will replace your set but
    currently this product is not available.
    For what the mint charges, there should be no issues with the coins sent.
    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

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