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Ike DollarStruck on a 3.7g Clad PlanchetThis unique Ike Dollar off-metal was just discovered. Thereis mystique and excitement surrounding this recently discoveredIke Dollar struck on clad planchet that weighs 3.7grams. It is the exact size of a U.S. Quarter blank but it is thethickness of a U.S. Dime blank. This weight and diameterdoes not match any foreign coins struck at any of the U.S.<strong>Mint</strong>s during the time frame when Ike Dollars were minted.It could be struck on any of the following:• An improperly manufactured U.S. Quarter blank• A Quarter blank punched to Dime thickness• A blank planchet intended for a metal or token• An unidentifiable blank planchet intended for aforeign coin which was never struck at a U.S. <strong>Mint</strong>.Page 61minterrornews.com