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motorbikez reacted to augur in Today I Received.....
1914 New Zealand 1/2 Crown (no specific coins were minted for New Zealand at the time)
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motorbikez got a reaction from KeithSilver in Coin definitions as per Perth Mint & others
Here are Perth Mint's definition of Proofs Bu's and Specimen coins,I've added a few coins to hopefully clarify things,the proofs are all on the left of the photos
Proof Coin
The very highest quality collectable coin produced by The Perth Mint. Featuring a proof finish comprising a highly-polished table with frosted and/or coloured design elements.
Bullion Coin
A mass produced coin primarily aimed at precious metal investors. Finished with shiny design elements on a frosted table.
Specimen Coin
A collectable coin akin to a bullion coin with a frosted table, but also featuring one or more special numismatic treatments, including colour, gilding, antiquing, or the insertion of gems.
2oz lunar 2 snake proof and BU
Same coins showing obverse
1oz Lunar 2 mouse proof and Bu
Same coins showing obverse
1/2 oz lunar 1 rabbit proof and Bu
Same coins showing obverse
RAM's interpretations of proof and Bu,s also known as UNC/uncirculated.
Proof
A carefully struck coin using special dies with either a mirror‑like or matt finish. These coins are especially struck and the term is not used to describe a well‑preserved circulating coin. Proof is a method of manufacture, not a condition or grade.
Uncirculated (UNC)
Uncirculated coins are manufactured in much the same way as circulated coins except for the following:
More attention and time is given to the preparation of the die surface finish, The coins are struck with greater pressure than the circulating coins to improve the sharpness of the design. More care and attention is applied at each step in the coining process to minimise damage, consequently a much lower production rate of about 30,000 coins per press per day is achieved. Uncirculated coins are packaged individually into plastic sleeves, presentation folders or occasionally presentation cases.
1oz 2000 proof and Bu from RAM
Same coins obverse
I hope this helps clarify things.
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motorbikez reacted to Sovereign in Today I Received.....
Received this week
1997 £2 proof gold
1887(M) PCGS AU58 sov
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motorbikez reacted to Hyunchul in Today I Received.....
Items delivered today are...
2018 queens beasts unicorn 2oz silver coin and 1/4oz gold coin.
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motorbikez reacted to mongo28 in Today I Received.....
My last NGC submission... Happy with my 1981 1/4oz Onda with an MS67.
For Sale will be 1 of each of the following, PM me if interested..
2018 1/4oz gold Queens Beasts Unicorn MS69
2017 1/4oz Gold BU Libertad MS69
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motorbikez reacted to Shinus73 in Today I Received.....
Some proof Libertads and a 2016 1/4 oz Korean Tiger.
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motorbikez reacted to sixgun in Bars Photo Thread...
A nice old Engelhard cast bar. The style and italicised font of the Engelhard hallmark denotes an Australian bar. This 1kg silver bar was made at the Thomastown refinery, Victoria, Australia. The bar must predate 1988 as this is when Deak took over the refinery.
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motorbikez reacted to sixgun in Bars Photo Thread...
Another old bar. i am still researching this bar, many old refiners are no more and difficult to find much about.
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motorbikez got a reaction from PolarPanda in Today I Received.....
2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
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motorbikez got a reaction from Micky9776 in Today I Received.....
2017 & 2018 carded Bu & proof Roos
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motorbikez reacted to PureGold in Today I Received.....
To keep me up to date
1 oz Gold Queen's Beast Red Dragon
1 oz Gold Queen's Beast Unicorn
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