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There is a canadian coin struck on a foreign planchette. It is only 1970 penny but sells for over 1000.00. Please explain what exactly this is
Thanks Sir
N Melanson
Hi Neil,
I am not aware of this particular coin. However, when the term "foreign planchet" is used, it refers to a blank coin disk that would not normally be used in the striking. It could be a blank used for another country as many mints, US and Canada included, strike coins for foreign governments.
I am sorry I can not be more specific, I simply have no knowledge of this particular error.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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