How much more do proof coins worth than their normal versions?

I thought, in terms of condition, proofs were less valuable because they are properly stored in collections usually and so they stay in high condition. Business strikes were circulated amd so mint state conditions were much harder to find. Isnt that correct?

 

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Your Virginia hint should have given that away to everyone

 

No, I'll bet most folks never heard of Quantico until the TV series added a few?

 

They should of heard of it before for a variety of reasons.

 

The Amtrak trains heading south to Florida pass right through the base. I believe some stop there, but not every one.

 

I'm not sure that the Mint calling its specially-made non-proof/non-business-strike coins "uncirculated" is such a good idea in the first place since it might just be causing more confusion than is really necessary. After all, and especially so among the non-numismatically-inclined public at large, any coin fresh from the Mint that hasn't yet been in circulation among the public as pocket change is in fact conventionally considered to be an "uncirculated" coin, and that happens to be the case whether it was manufactured as a Mint-designated "uncirculated" or "business strike." Perhaps someone could come up with a much better, ideally far less ambiguous term for these non-proof, non-business-strike coins.

 

Real vs. Sucker Bait?

 

I don't know what means, that is to say, you've lost me here. Please explain.

 

The closest is probably the NCLT term.

 

I do know one thing - among modern commems, an awful lot of non-proofs are doing better in the secondary market than their corresponding proofs. Some MUCH better. In the issues that the proof is doing better, the gap is smaller.

Have you seen the aftermarket prices for recent year non-proof clad commem halves? It's nuts. Yes, the OIP's went up, but that drove initial sales demand down and guess what!

 

Lemme Caution, posted: "I don't know what means, that is to say, you've lost me here. Please explain."

Usually, The country that makes the coins (in this case the U.S.) gets to decide what to call them. Many countries issue coins with mirror Proof surfaces yet call them Uncirculated or Mint State. Grading services throw the word "Specimen" on a label for any coin they fancy.
There are possibly more important and interesting things in numismatics to consider because the Mint does not care what collectors like us think!

 

Truth on steroids.

 

With all the milk spotting problems, it does seem that at least a percentage of collectors have moved away from ultra modern proofs. I certainly have until they're several years old

 

You mean like wait a few years for those that are going to develop milk spots to do it before you buy? While I'll admit there are some I haven't looked at in years, I have had VERY little problem with milk spotted coins. Even ALL my proof ASE's are "clean".

 

Pretty much yes. Like 2014 and before for proofs I'll buy now, 2015 next year ect if I wan't one. It's just not just a Canadian problem anymore, Australia/US are getting hit by it too. Haven't seen it on British proofs yet but since Canada and Australia have it I have to imagine it is some of an issue for their non circulating proofs. I like non proofs better but that is one of the reason why I developed that taste.

 

What's causing this, and why is it spreading across other national mints?

 

Thank you; that is helpful.