I have a bunch of these 1967 coins and there are suppose to be Specimen Strikes that year so how do I tell?
No it was a bunch of proofs these people at the bank gave me. They aren't in any TPB folders. I don't have time to put photos right now it is 11:40 so. =(
Since you hail from Canada, I assume it is also a Canadian bank that you mentioned and these are Canadian coins. Perhaps it would be better to post your photos in the "World" forum. Chris
Usually they would be identified by the surface finish, it will be different from the coins minted for circulation purposes, and/or Proofs. But, without seeing the coins in hand it is likely to be all but impossible to tell one from the other. And even then it might take an expert to do it.
If they were struck in 1967, they are not proofs. There were no proof coins struck in 1965, 1966, or 1967 due to the Vietnam War and materials used for proof production were needed for war materials those years. Only SMS or Special Mint Sets.
I think maybe we need some clarification here. First of all, are you asking about Canadian coins or US coins ?
If you are referring to the 1967 Canada Centennial set, there were no proofs struck. 3 versions were produced: Circulation strikes Proof-like for inclusion in sets Specimen for inclusion in the gold set. It is extremely difficult to distinguish the specimen strikes from the proof-like strikes, as both have mirror fields and frosted devices. The specimen strike will be a little bolder, whereas the proof-like strike shows some weakness on the high points of the obverse and reverse.
