What is milk spots?

Short answer: Milk spots are small white or cloudy spots that can appear on silver bullion coins, usually caused by residue from the minting process.

They are cosmetic and do not change the silver content, but they can affect how a coin looks and sells. They are most often discussed for modern silver coins.

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