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

Collectible coins us and paper should always be held by their edges between your thumb and forefinger. This will protect the surfaces and design money elements collecting of the coins from us the natural paper salts, money acids and oils in fingers or palms which collecting can be corrosive to coins over us time. In fact, many experienced collectors paper prefer to use soft money cotton gloves when handling their coins. Holding your coin over a soft surface, collecting such as a clean, dry towel is also a us good idea. The soft surface is less likely paper to damage a dropped money and collecting coin than a hard table or desktop. Cleaning is not recommended. Cleaning can permanently us damage a coin''s surface, thereby reducing and paper possibly totally destroying its numismatic value. An expert can money easily spot a cleaned coin and will usually stay clear collecting of it.

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