Unplated Cent (Error)

An Unplated Lincoln Cent is a Mint Error when the planchet does not get its copper coating.

What Happens
Since 1982, cent planchet are made out of zinc. They then get their copper coating before they get struck. When the copper coating is missing, this is an Unplated Lincoln Cent.

Beware! There are counterfeits out there. People use chemicals to make the copper coating dissapear. The coin should have original Mint luster. You should always get your unplated cents certified.

Resources
Lincoln Cent Resource (Information)

(Lincoln Cent Resource) Joe Koelling (Images)