pryan67
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Is there such a thing as a "modern" key date coin?
Is there such a thing as a "modern" key date coin?
You might do better looking for modern era error coins.
The regular composition coins WERE made for circulation. The special satin finish coins were only available in sets. I've found a few of the regular ones with my detector.Maxx, the 2009 95% copper pennies you're referring to were not issued for general circulation. They were in the proof, mint and other special sets the mint markets to collectors.
Never say never, but since they didn't enter the circulating money supply, the odds of finding one with a metal detector are exceedingly slim.
That depends on your idea of what a key date is and how far back you consider modern. Most of the obsolete sets such as Mercury dimes, Walking Liberty Halves, Standing Liberty Quarters etc. etc. have what are referred to as "KEY" dates but IMHO no modern sets have coins that could be considered a key date.Is there such a thing as a "modern" key date coin?