Any domestic or foreign coin struck by canceled dies is exceedingly rare. Very few genuine examples are known making them a true rarity. This simply is not supposed to happen.

This 1965 Bolivian 10 centavos coin was struck by a pair of canceled dies. Specification weight is correct at 2.5 grams. It is comprised of copper plated steel and is attracted to a magnet.

Upon inspection the coin has a coin alignment error. (Medal alignment is normal for this year and denomination).

Both canceled obverse and reverse die faces had thick, straight gouges cut into them from edge to edge. This method of retiring dies was an old school practice. To my knowledge it has been rarely employed over the last several decades by modern mints. Today, Mints de-face dies by grinding them down or by torch. Furthermore, most world mints employ waffling machines to destroy large quantities of coins.

NOTE: VDM Metals, Werdohl, Germany struck the Bolivian 10 centavos coin in 1965. VDM Metals began operations in 1930 and continue striking coins for various South American countries and other entities to this day. I acquired this coin from a collector in Europe over ten years ago.