enigma1982 Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 I was just wondering if anyone had any information about the 2001 year of the volunteer dime. In specific, I have one that looks like it is completely copper in colour. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topher Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 These are very common, and I get them in change all the time, although they should not be copper coloured. Please post a pic and one of the "experts" will be by to tell you what they think you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma1982 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 i have been trying to take a picture. But it is coming out really blurry. Any ideas on how to take a good picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma1982 Posted August 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 These are very common, and I get them in change all the time, although they should not be copper coloured. Please post a pic and one of the "experts" will be by to tell you what they think you have. 2001 dime one 2001 dime 2 here links to my two pictures that i "finally" managed to take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 This is a "normal" coin that someone has altered, likely by using a chemical that attacks nickel. -The coin is made of a steel core with several platings of metal on top. On your coin, the nickel layer on top has been removed, showing the copper layer underneath. The nickel appears to be showing on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topher Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Canadian dime was never made of cupro-nickel. It was pure nickel until 2001 when it went to nickel-plated steel. That being said, though, I agree with ccg. It appears to have been hit with acid to remove the outer layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma1982 Posted August 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 so it is likely worth less then market value for a fully intact coin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 In the condition that it's in, it's basically a "spender". But even an UNC 2001 Year of the Volunteer dime doesn't really have much of a premium (and small enoungh that a dealer would likely refuse to buy a roll at any premium) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharaohs-gold Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 most of these 2001 volunteer dimes have minting errors. It is actually hard to find an example that doesn't have a minting error on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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