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PVC contamination in a US Mint sealed Holder (Soft Pack)?

JWPJWP Posts: 22,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 3, 2024 5:27PM in Q & A Forum

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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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 3, 2024 11:55PM Answer ✓

    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.

    or,

    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.)

  • JWPJWP Posts: 22,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Answer ✓

    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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  • JWPJWP Posts: 22,730 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Any other ides on this PVC problem would be appreciated.

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