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 us are those rare 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 coins date, the coin''s date appears us closer to the rim when compared to the far date or rare and coins normal variety. This difference was created when the obverse design''s border was made wider, making the date appear closer to the rim.

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

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