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Friday, April 15, 2011

MALAYSIA COIN PLANCHET ERRORS:STRAIGHT CLIP ERRORS

Malaya and British Borneo Straight Clip Error Coin.

Rarity:RRR

Malaya & British Borneo.1961H.10 cents.
Straight Clip Errors.Reverse.
(Dickson Niew Collection)
A straight clip error takes place when the planchet for a coin is stamped from an end of a roll of metal being used.  It ends up with a blank planchet with a straight edge to it.
When this planchet is then stamped with the details of the coin you are left with a coin which has a straight clip error.

Malaya & British Borneo.1961H.10 cents.
Straight Clip Errors.Reverse.
(Dickson Niew Collection)
On a real error you would expect to see the detail nearest the clip to fade away. On a fake it would just come to a sudden end. If you look closely at the picture especially the rim, beading and the letters closes to the edge you can see the detail fading. This would not happen if the coin was to be a post mint error and on one which has been cut.

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Dickson,
    We were never certain how to differentiate between a fake and genuine clip until you pointed this out to us.
    This is where experts like you would be extremely important to help us grow in our hobby.
    Useful tips with good illustrations esp on the local coins.
    Your continue support would be most appreciated, Dickson :)

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  2. DICKSON NIEWApril 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Dear whycollect,thank you very much!As I am still in learning stage,I would like,and hope you will allow me to share your experience as well.
    Happy week-end with best regards to your family.

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