2001 Silver Penny Enquiry ?

[Luke 0]

Hi Came across this 2001 Silver penny recently, (well looks to be silver) could anyone shed any light for me as im in the dark with this one. many thanks.

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[HistoricCoinage 146]

It looks to be plated judging by the copper poking through on the obverse.

Edited May 5, 2014 by HistoricCoinage

[HistoricCoinage 146]

But if you really want more detailed analysis then I'd suggest this.

[copper123 1,485]

the steel core is not a possability then?

Edited May 5, 2014 by copper123

[HistoricCoinage 146]

the steel core is not a possability then?

I suppose it could be, but would it just have a few copper flecks on? It's electroplated using aRMour so I doubt this is possible.

More likely is that the coin has been dipped into a solution of sodium zincate, in contact with zinc, which would make it appear silver like this.

[copper123 1,485]

coins detail would not be as good if the copper plate is striped off , so i am inclined to go with you

[HistoricCoinage 146]

Here's an example of how it's done.

[Nordle11 564]

the steel core is not a possability then?

I was under the understanding that pennies are steel cored with a copper plate?

[HistoricCoinage 146]

I was under the understanding that pennies are steel cored with a copper plate?

Precisely. But if this were just the steel core I'd doubt there would be any trace of copper on it as there is on this one.

[Nordle11 564]

Ah sorry, I see what you mean now.