Proof coinage refers to special early samples of a coin issue, historically made for checking the dies (as in demonstrating that something is true) and...

The first coinage of the New Zealand pound was introduced in 1933 in response to large-scale smuggling of prior British imperial coinage after devaluation...

and silver proof coinage, and produced circulating coinage until the 1970s. The West Point Mint produces bullion coinage (including proofs). Philadelphia...

press artwork for job verification Proof coinage, coins once made as a test, but now specially struck for collectors Proof of concept, demonstration that...

such as proof coinage, are produced in smaller numbers, the circulation issue coins are sometimes more valuable in high grade than their proof counterparts...

Cameo is usually seen on proof coinage, with the relief featuring a frosted finish and the field being mirror-like. Not all proof coins have a cameo effect...

added to all U.S. coinage except the cent. Until 1968, the Philadelphia Mint was responsible for nearly all official proof coinage. Philadelphia is also...

way to collect examples of United States coinage in proof condition. In 1936, the US Mint produced proof coinage for collectors for the first time since...

The Coinage Act of 1792 (also known as the Mint Act; officially: An act establishing a mint, and regulating the Coins of the United States), passed by...

the clipping of coins to remove some of the precious metal. Most modern coinage metals are base metal, and their value comes from their status as fiat...