I got a fat millennium

[Goldseeker]

This topic triggered my memory so I had a look at the Millenium 50c I found toady whilst noodling and this turned up:

Fat:
Normal:
Comparison Fat versus Thin:


Now for the question:   Do I have a Fat Millenium or not?

[trout]

I am "On the fence" regarding these "Fat' millennium coins.
It is my view that the high profile lettering on such a blank field leads to metal flow due to circulation and NOT a different die.
Show me an uncirculated coin with this and I will change my mind :angel:

[runway]

good pic goldseeker

[Pedro]

OK, I'm a bit slow (or curious) today -

Goldy - is the one on the left the one you found? or you haven't posted a pic of yours?

Trout - how would the metal flow occur relatively evenly around all the letters in circulation?

Pedro

[keldaw]

I am with trout on this one ,
  worn down with more circulation .

 ,, kel ,,

[Nevol]

My opinion FWIW, on the 'fat' part is that it's caused by a worn die, the same as a heap of other coins, most notably the 2007 50c reverses.