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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 886256, member: 24633&quot;]Since 2005, there are actually two different kinds of &quot;Mint&quot; coins. Those that are produced for general circulation having no special surface treatment of the dies or special handling for bulk packaging and distribution are often referred to as business strikes. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mint state coins produced for the Uncirculated Mint Sets have a satin finish produced by bombarding the dies with a special combination of sand and glass beads. These coins are given special handling in production and packaging to minimize damage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Proof coins when placed alongside even the satin finish coins will stand out like a sore thumb. Both the dies and the planchets have been highly polished and the devices are given a frost-like surface to enhance the cameo effect. The fields will have very deep mirrors.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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