Current U.S. Proof Coin Manufacturing

Guess I'm the only guy who likes the current look........

 

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I have a few '69 Canadian dimes neither is silver @Cheech9712

 

1968 was the last year they were silver for mass circulation.Both a pure nickel and a silver version exists for 1968,1969+ nickel only mostly.

 

Can you explain more about the nickel content?
I'm too lazy to look it up rn

 

That is definitely not a good look for The Mint. The quality control is not good these days. They should get their act together.
That being said, I like burnished coins and reverse proof coins as long as they acknowledge the finish when they sell them. They need to be up front about what they are selling.

 

Here is the 1812 - 2012 Star Spangled Banner $5 gold coin in Proof. This was where I noticed the graininess for the first time and found it unattractive.

 

I enjoy the graininess..........

 

More than this



or this?

 

I enjoy the classic proof too, John.

It's just that I think the so called laser etching adds interest as well as an extra charming unique (to me) nature.

 

I'm just curious if the mint has completely lost touch with reality. I don't know a lot of collectors who still buy from the mint for themselves. And, I don't know a lot of non-collectors with disposable income that even know buying directly from the mint as an option. I'm guessing they stopped taking advice from their old customer base, and hope for the best! They clearly need someone with a numismatic background to bring it in a new direction.