Why is it that clad coinage rarely tones and,.................

SanctionII

............. if it does tone it is usually not very attractive toning?

Most clad toners I have seen are proofs. However, I have seen a few MS clads tone up very attractively. They are few and far between.

MikeInFL

My sense is that clad coins aren't nearly as reactive as copper and silver (where most of the toners are found). Combine that with their relatively young age, and there is a dearth of attractive toners to be found.

All IMHO...Mike

keets

Why is it that clad coinage rarely tones

i would say that it isn't seen toned as often as you suspect simply because it isn't stored for long periods in reactive materials and the potential for reaction with contaminants isn't as high for copper-nickel as it is for silver or bronze/copper. remember, thogu, that all clad coinage is essentially Nickels; the composition of the outer layer of a clad coin, which is what tones, is the same composition as a standard Nickel. i have seen plenty of nicely toned Nickels, i own quite a few Nickels and clad issues(Dimes, Quarters, Half-Dollars, Dollars) which are attractively toned. while i'd agree that these are primarily Proofs i own quite a few beauties. in fact, i received an NGC submission today that has an MS66 Kennedy Half-Dollar with really nice tone, 1 1982 No "FG" that i bought a few weeks ago.

i suspect that the lack of nice toned clad issues is more because of improved storage and hobby awareness.

nicetoning42107

Copper/nickel is not as reactive as Silver.

Also, these sandwich metals haven't been around as long as the Silver coins. Toning takes a long time.

ECHOES

BillyKingsley

I've been putting all my State Quarters into a Littleton folder that my brother got me, and they are toning. Mostly in the yellow shades. Even my Alaska quarter, which I've had about 2 and a half weeks, is already starting to pick up a yellowish tinge. My Arkansas quarter is turning blue and purple but the rest are mostly yellow. I just put my New Mexico in 3 days ago, I should look and see if it's starting to turn.

I have saved second copies of each that has gone in the folder, that is never going to touch paper whatsoever, I figure maybe in 20 years or more I can sell the complete set to somebody who likes toning and use that money to buy coins that are not toned (I am not a fan of toning) I am going to wait and see though--if they just stay yellowish I'll end up keeping them.

Boom

I have a 1968-D PCGS certified GEM BU (65) Washington Quarter

that is quite exceptional and very attractive - moreso than my pix!

So as not to be considered "spamming", please see my present listings -

you'll find it quite easily and Yes, it actually looks BETTER in hand!

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DHeath

I'm fond of Dansco toning if its subtle. Here are a few favorites I have pictures of.




and a Kennedy from a cardboard holder.

RWB

They will tone naturally, but to me the colors are not as nice because the background is gray instead of silver’s near-white.