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LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
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I bought the 1999 Proof set and it is still in its package. On the nickle it has many scratches on the face of the coin. I was wondering it this is some kind of error or what, and how could this happen. I would upload a picture but my coin is locked up in my bank safe.
Thanks for all your input,
Dot
Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,702 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard. It's not too unusual for there to be culls in the proof sets.
    Tempus fugit.
  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    what is a cull? sorry i am kinda a newbie... I do want to learn thou
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Hi, LittleDot. It would be hard to say without a picture. It could be as simple as crappy handling on the part of the mint. It could be struck on a defective planchet, it could have been struck through something, it could be martians...image



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  • CramptonMotorsportsCramptonMotorsports Posts: 81
    crack it open and gold plate it! the coin collectors show says gold plated coins command a premium!

    probably bad handling or an error.

    WELCOME!!
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,702 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>What is a cull? >>



    They're known by many names but they're just substandard or problem coins. Any number of things
    can cause them to fall into this category.




























    quote added
    Tempus fugit.
  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    sorry i don't know that word either "martians"

    by the way thank you people for replying so quick
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • GonfunkoGonfunko Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭
    image to the forums! It's most likely simply a damaged coin, that was mishandled at the mint. Nonetheless, the 1999 Proof Set has gone up in value quite a bit since it was issued.
  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    lol i watched the hsn guys too and crack up at them thanks for your reply
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    Here's a Big Fat Welcome to Ya!image

    Could be mishandling at the mint. Where did you get it from. Mint packaging is easily opened and it could have been handled by the previous owner.
  • mercurynutmercurynut Posts: 3,207
    Welocme!
  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Martians are little creatures from the planet Mars. They create mischief in all walks of life.



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  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    I got it from some guy on yahoo auctions... I would not think some one would open it and scratch it up, it is pretty bad thou, Thanks form everyone for a nice welcome
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    Martians lol sorry for my stupidy thought it was some kind of coin lindgo oops

    do u think it would help if i could get a pic of it?
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
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  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    image It would be a great help if you could get a picture of it!!
    Becky
  • LittleDotLittleDot Posts: 110
    Thank you I will check back in sometime monday with a picture

    Thank you everyone for all your input I look foward to reading your replys on monday image
    Just cause someone pee'd in your Cheerios don't pee in mine.

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  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    image LittleDot. Pics would sure help around here!!! Enjoy!!!
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  • richbeatrichbeat Posts: 2,288 ✭
    Welcome aboard! image
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    sorry i don't know that word either "martians"

    Not to worry. Just be on special lookout for the one known as "kiefer".
    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • BowTieCoinsBowTieCoins Posts: 899
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  • MyqqyMyqqy Posts: 9,777 ✭
    Martians are little creatures from the planet Mars. They create mischief in all walks of life.

    That's what the real aliens want you to think..... image


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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    welcome.
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  • DesertRatDesertRat Posts: 1,791 ✭
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  • coppercoinscoppercoins Posts: 6,084 ✭✭✭
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Imagine a total newbie- a real virginal first timer- reading this thread--- and then trusting all of us with a serious coin related question..... Poor poor pitiful us.
    <<Martians are little creatures from the planet Mars. They create mischief in all walks of life.>>
    I'm starting to question my own responses.......
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    Oh yea- Welcome to the board- pull up a chair, crack open a brew, and post some pics.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
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  • Conder101Conder101 Posts: 10,536 ✭


    << <i>Martians are little creatures from the planet Mars. They create mischief in all walks of life. >>


    No, the Martians just want to blow up the earth. Gremlins are the ones who cause mischief.
  • eyoung429eyoung429 Posts: 6,374 ✭
    Only with a space modulator!!!
    Imagine the toning that would occur


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