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Message:: [QUOTE="usmc60, post: 2570138, member: 76739"]We've had this discussion before. I accept the fact that a grease fill die is old terminology standard in describing a grease fill die. But with the modern production of coins today. That terminology is totally incorrect since there is virtually no grease involved in the production of coinage. If anything it is a debri and contaminant fill die. If a new member asked where did the grease come from. I personally cannot answer that question because most of the new production of coins the equipment is virtually grease free. So we have to tell it like it is today and production debris and contaminants caused by the production of coinage. Grease fill die may be  acceptable 20 years ago but in today's printing process it is not a factor Debri and contaminants is the only factor and we should express that to any new members.And yes you have said it before that is well known terminology I totally agree. But in today's production of coinage it does not apply. And it  is a false statement. Not only do we have to be honest with the new collectors but most of all you have to be honest with yourself. If it's older coinage the statement is correct. But with the new age of coin design and production the old terminology does not apply.USMC60[/QUOTE]