2006-10-15 19:49:28 · 3 answers · asked by Zooey 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Uncirculated coins have never been in circulation, however, they are allowed to have small scratches called bag marks. Proof coins are specially struck and have never come into contact with another coin. Minting process is explained at usmint.gov enjoy a2J
2006-10-15 20:11:51 · answer #1 · answered by jess g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually uncirculated coins are coins with no wear. It is actually a grade, but these days most collectors use the term mint state due to the fact that, grading books are set up that way. A lot of uncirculated coins have seen circulation, but just a little. The above is for coins used in everyday life by all of us. The term "proof" refers to the method of manufacture. Special blanks and highly polished special dies are used. Coins are usually struck many times so that all the detail shows well. Coins are usually hand fed into the coin press, which is set at a high pressure, but struck at a slow speed. Proof coins are made for the collectors market. There are a lot of modern proofs out there, but if you ever get a chance to see an old one, say an Indian Head proof cent from the late 1800's they are just amazing. Hope this answered your question?
2006-10-16 04:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proof coins are made differently with different dies and metals, usually silver.
2006-10-15 19:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋