The method of manufacturing. Proof coins are specially made for collectors, distinguished by sharpness of detail, usually a mirror like surface and frosted design elements. Uncirculated coins are those coins produced for general use but not yet put into circulation. They show no signs of wear, however, they may show "bag marks" or contact marks and may lack some luster. In the near date, the coin''s date appears closer unitesstatesmints to the rim when compared to the far date or normal variety. This difference was created when the obverse design''s unitesstatesmints border was made wider, making the date appear closer to the rim.

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