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About Brad Swain
Expertise
I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1966. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

Experience
40+ years collecting coins and paper money.

Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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Coin Collecting - Rare Coin?

Expert: Brad Swain - 6/27/2005

Question
I came across a 2000-D Dime that is all copper. Is it a screw up? And is it worth anything?

Answer
It may either be chemically treated that may make it appear to be missing the outer copper-nickel cladding over the copper core. Or it may genuinely be missing the cladding. A complete dime would weigh 2.27 grams, more than one missing its outer layer. You might check on Ebay for values of similar pieces missing the cladding. Here's one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=524&item=3921818488

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