If you are seeking specific coins, notes or grades of currency that we do not have in stock, you are always welcome to make a special request. We''re electronically connected to over 2,000 dealers, and our buyers travel extensively to major coin shows and auctions nationwide to continually replenish our inventory. Our buyers always take a "want list" usmintcoins of customer requests with them on their travels. If your collecting interests lean towards a particular denomination, usmintcoins say silver dollars, half dollars or quarters, for example, Our company can help you build a collection with our specialty Collector Clubs tailored specifically to your needs.

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

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 usmintcoins general use but not usmintcoins 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 to the rim when compared to the far usmintcoins date or 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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