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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;19Lyds, post: 1759911, member: 15929&quot;]In 2005 the US Mint decided to adopt a &quot;Satin Finish&quot; for all the coins within the US Mint Sets. This continued through 2010.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A &quot;Satin Finish&quot; is nothing more than a special matte finish produce with higher tonnage presses. Distinguishing a Satin Finish coin from a high grade business strike can be quite challenging and the TPG&#039;s ALWAYS lean toward a Satin Finish Designation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For 2009, there were three finishes used to produce Kennedy Half Dollars (and all other coins for that matter).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1. Regular Business Strike Sold in Bags and Rolls by the US Mint</p><p>2. Satin Finish for the US Mint Sets</p><p>3. Proof Finish for the US Proof Sets.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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