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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 3317082, member: 24633&quot;]The term &quot;proof&quot; is a method of manufacture. The term &quot;BU&quot; or &quot;Brilliant Uncirculated&quot; refers to the condition of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Generally, proof coins are produced on polished planchets and dies and produce a mirror finish. The hammer die strikes the planchets at least twice to ensure a sharp relief. Coins intended for circulation are struck just once.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Coins that are produced for circulation and grade MS68-MS70 will usually garner a higher premium because they are so much rarer than PF69-PF70 coins, which are becoming more and more common with the latest production refinements. Of course, you must still factor in the low mintages that often accompany special proof issues.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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