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Error coin collectors like to collect missing clad layer errors because of the stark contrast between the two sides of the coin. Generally, one side of the coin will have the normal nickel colored clad layer, while the other side with the missing clad layer will have the exposed copper core. Bright red copper is preferred and more dramatic than the brownish copper examples. Missing clad layer errors are usually lighter in weight and have a weaker strike. There are missing clad layer errors on 1965 through 1970 40% silver clad Kennedy Half dollars, but those are not as dramatic in color as clad coins with copper cores. It is preferred to have the missing clad layer on the unique design side(s) on single issue series such as the bicentennial coins or the statehood quarters. Missing clad layer errors are a result of one clad layer running out during the production of coin stock when it is being rolled out. Sometimes a planchet will be punched out at the transition line resulting in a missing partial clad layer error. Error collectors who seek dramatic errors will want to add missing clad layer error coins to their collection.
1976-D PCGS MS64 RED Missing Clad Layer Bicentennial Half Dollar Mint Error
This is a rare example of a missing clad layer reverse on a half dollar and weighs 9.4 grams. It is even rarer and more collectable because the error is on a bicentennial half dollar. The eye appeal is amazing with the bight red copper core exposed.
1965 PCGS MS65 Missing Clad Layer Dime Mint Error
Here is a high grade example of a missing clad layer on a dime. This is the first year of the United States of America clad coinage, making this error coin very collectable.
2018 NGC MS65FT Missing Obverse Clad Layer Dime Mint Error
Like the coin above, this is a high grade missing clad layer dime error coin. This coin is very collectable because major errors on modern coins after the year 2002 are extremely rare.
1967 NGC MS64 Missing Clad Layer Quarter Mint Error
Here is a nice older example of a quarter with a missing clad layer. The coin weighs 4.7 grams.
2004-D NGC MS63 Missing Clad Layer Texas Quarter Mint Error
This is a beautiful and very rare example of a Texas Statehood Quarter with a missing clad layer error. The coin is bright red and weighs 4.8 grams. It is a very collectable modern mint error with a unique single issue design.
1976 PCGS MS63 Missing Clad Layer Bicentennial Quarter Mint Error
This bright red Bicentennial Quarter really stands out. The missing clad layer is on the Drummer Boy reverse making this error coin highly collectable.
This unique missing clad layer error is also considered a defective planchet error. Some of the design is missing because the planchet is much thinner than a normal coin.
2005-D PCGS MS62 Defective Clad Layer Dime Mint Error
Sometimes only part of the clad layer is missing creating a unique example of this type of error. This modern date error coin has excellent eye appeal with the bright red copper profile of Roosevelt.
This is a really cool example of when the clad layer runs out. You can clearly see the transition line when the clad ran out. It is unique, has great eye appeal, and would make an interesting error type for any error coin collection.
1972-D NGC AU58 Defective Clad Layer Kennedy Half Dollar Mint Error
Here is another unique example of a partial missing clad layer error coin. The error really stands out on the large size of the Kennedy Half Dollar. It has fantastic eye appeal and is very collectable.
1972-D ANACS MS63 Partial Clad Layer Ike Dollar Mint Error
Missing clad layer error on Ike Dollars are very rare. This is a unique example with a partial missing clad layer making this a very nice and collectable error coin.
