Blemishes on new silver coins

[BedMac]

Hello Forum Members,

I've just received my lot of 1 oz silver coins (Britannias, Krugerrands and Philharmonics).

It is first time when I ordered coins and as a new-ish member of the community wanted to ask if some blemishes on coins are normal? Those are some dark spots on the reeded edge, some (minor) dents on the edges or minoir imperfections on the obverse and/or reverse. What is intersting - most of these blemishes are seen on Britannias whereas Philharmonics and Krugerrands seems to be much tidier. I've bought them all from the same dealer. 

Many thanks for your time 👍

[Clockpuncher]

Sadly yes, it’s normal.

The coins you’ve bought are ‘bullion’ - ie they come flying out of a machine and are mass produced with the bulk of their value being related to their precious metal content rather than their finish. The damage could have been done in production, transit or when the dealers split the coins out of the tubes to sell on individually - no way to really tell.

The quality control varies by mint and also by batch - The Perth Mint has a good reputation even on the bullion side but the Royal Mint can be a bit variable. I’ve had bullion direct from the mint before with scratches and minor dents too

Just wait until some of it starts milking!

 

[watchesandwhisky]

Yes its normal, if you want perfection "proof" coins is where you want to be looking. 

[dicker]

Agreed with the above....Especially about the Perth Mint.  
 

Although I have a few tubes of QB’s and these are all in great condition considering they came from the RM which can be patchy

Best

Dicker

[BedMac]

Many thanks Guys, I was not bothered by this at all (I have bought those for their precious metal content) - just confused and curious.

 

Best of luck,

 

BedMac