Rare Canadian Major Error Coin: Uncirculated Quarter Struck on Dime Blank

This extremely rare and dramatic Canadian error quarter coin has been struck on the blank intended for a 10-cent coin. The coin is dated either 1985 or 1986 and is in uncirculated condition.

As a result of modern technology and excellent quality control at the Royal Canadian Mint, major error coins are rare in Canada. But with the large volume of coins produced for circulation, a few error coins will occasionally escape scrutiny at the mint and make it out to the banks and into the hands of collectors. One of the rarest and most sought-after of all possible error coins results when the blank (or planchet) intended for one denomination is used to strike a coin of another denomination. The wrong planchet error is even more interesting when the wrong blank is also substantially smaller, like this quarter struck on the blank intended for a 10-cent coin.

How does the wrong planchet error occur?
In some processes at the mint, blanks and coins are moved in large tote bins. The tote bins have sloped bottoms which act as funnels to allow the bin to empty when a sliding trap door is opened. On occasion, a blank or coin can remain stuck in the tote bin and escape unnoticed. The tote bin may later be used to transport other blanks, and the trapped piece may be dislodged and mix with the rest of the contents of the bin. If the wrong blank is fed into the coining press, the resulting coin will be a wrong planchet error. Only an extremely small number of these errors escape mechanical and visual inspections and make their way out of the mint.

Includes:
• Quarter Struck on Dime Error Coin

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day return policy through TSC.