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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;treehugger, post: 1183256, member: 28451&quot;]I think it&#039;s a matter of personal taste. I prefer the look of the collector&#039;s version more than the bullion version. The latter, in my mind, has a finish that looks too much like stainless steel or aluminum foil. I think the matte/satin finish is classier-looking. Also, as Sam said, it helps to hide the flaws of the coin. I also received 68s and 69s from AMPEX, but it looks as though PCGS relaxed their standards in the grading of these coins, as you can see lines and scratches, etc. on even these higher grades under some magnification.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;m not as interested in the number grade as I am in how much I like the look of the coin, as I plan on keeping them. The bullion coins definitely have more lustre, if that is what you like. I think what we would have really liked to see the Mint do was a proof version comprised of a mirrored background with frosted images. However, we are out of luck there.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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