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LackermanLackerman Posts: 2 ✭
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Hello all, I am new to collecting and new to the forums. I came across these quarters that were a gift to me over 20 years ago. They have stayed untouched in the binder in their protective covers. I have no idea if these have much value besides what is stamped on them. If I remember correctly, they were purchased from the mint. I don't know why the coins have that iridescent coloring on them. If you need better pictures, I am more than happy to take new ones. Any insight and knowledge is greatly appreciated.








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  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the forum! :)

    The hologram colors were added after they left the mint and is considered by collectors as post mint damage.
    They are fun to look at or collect but don't have any extra numismatic value.

  • GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 28, 2023 12:52PM

    Welcome
    That set was created by a third party after it left the mint, looks like pad printing to create the colours.
    It was certainly not purchased from the mint like that.
    When these state coins first came out, they were also gold and silver plated as a way to sell them at a premium by third parties. They all have a numismatic value of 25 cents each now.

  • LackermanLackerman Posts: 2 ✭

    Thank you and thanks for the feedback! Looks to be enough for a cup of coffee if I decide to de-clutter.

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,579 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All of the above is true, but if you like the look of them then that's a good enough reason to hold on to them. They do look kind of neat.

  • JWPJWP Posts: 22,236 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some onlne companies placed holograms or colorized these quarters. Some collectors like them, some hate them, and the rest just consider them PMD. I have a few just to give away. My grandkids really like them. Personally, they are just an after mint product. Keep them if you like them.

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  • flyguyflflyguyfl Posts: 127 ✭✭

    You might want to compare them to these.
    https://www.bing.com/search?q=valuable+state+quarters&form=ANSPH1&refig=5789a32c35444a16b39c6f073701567d&pc=U531

  • emeraldATVemeraldATV Posts: 4,572 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Example of random oxidation.

  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,715 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If you don't want to keep them, give them to a youngster. :)
    You might create a new generation collector and by the way, welcome aboard @Lackerman
    Wayne

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