Gold(ish) Penny

[PennyG]

Curious what could cause this sort of coloring . The penny is smooth so it doesn’t feel like it’s been coated in anything and it seems like the coloring is pretty even , except for the scratched areas. Pic one is under normal lighting . Pic 2 is under a magnifying glass. Pic 3 is under a light.

 

[PennyG]

 

[enamel7]

It is definitely something that was added after it left the mint.

 

[PennyG]

It is definitely something that was added after it left the mint.

Maybe a science experiment.

 

[galenrog]

This has been done in science classes for decades. Just plating the plated penny.

Google the search term “making a gold penny”.

Time for more coffee.

 

[PennyG]

This has been done in science classes for decades. Just plating the plated penny.

Google the search term “making a gold penny”.

Time for more coffee.

Wonder if that’s what happened to this quarter too
Sorta cool to keep.