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Are the Odds of a Coin Flip Really Half and Half?

What is involved when a coin is enameled?

Coins enameled by a mint rather than in the aftermarket will likely use a cold enamel process involving one or several layers of paint. Surface cells are filled with different colors that enhance the images.

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