Many believe a shift error happens in the stamping process. The coin (blank) shifts or moves when the coin is being stamped, causing the coin to have a blurred stamping.

WLS Stamping's population is 120.

WLS Stamping was created in 1944.

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Stamping involves a force applied to a die that removes a section of material, typically thin. Extrusion is a process where a force is applied to a fluid material which is pushed through a die creating the rough final form. Extrusion is much less wasteful in most circumstances.