PVC contamination in a US Mint sealed Holder (Soft Pack)?
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I sent a 1971S Uncirculated Silver Ike Dollar to NGC for grading. It came back to me rejected for PVC. How can PVC contaminate a coin in a US Mint Sealed Holder (Soft pack)? The Ike dollar has been sealed in the sealed holder for over 53 Years. I have no clue other than it must have been caused at the mint in 1971. Anyone have an idea on how this could have happened?
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JBK Posts: 15,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
That is very odd.
My guesses are:
1). They were wrong and whatever they see is not due to PVC. Maybe PVC is used as a catch-all description for certain types of contamination.
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2). That blue plastic token contains PVC and it migrated over to the other side. Is there a breach in the heat seal between the two? (I would not have expected the token to be an issue, though.)
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JWP Posts: 20,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
Thanks. I have a problem with the PVC verdict, too. NGC wanted to remove the coin and do restoration it. I decided no and save the $25 dollars.
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JWP Posts: 20,875 ✭✭✭✭✭
Any other ides on this PVC problem would be appreciated.
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