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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;saltysam-1, post: 1182370, member: 23368&quot;]I think you may have been expecting a proof finish. These pieces will not be made this way. The Mint stated the cost of die finishing and preparation as the main reason. In fact, the coin is made the exact same way as the bullion piece, and the finish is a separate step afterward. By putting the satin finish on it, you eliminate the flaws that are more common to the highly reflective surfaces: that is hairlines, faint contact marks, rubs, milk spots, etc.... That&#039;s why your more likely to find a MS70 grade with this coin, less can go wrong with it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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