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    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...
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    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...
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  • and silver proof coinage, and produced circulating coinage until the 1970s. The West Point Mint produces bullion coinage (including proofs). Philadelphia...
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  • such as proof coinage, are produced in smaller numbers, the circulation issue coins are sometimes more valuable in high grade than their proof counterparts...
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  • press artwork for job verification Proof coinage, coins once made as a test, but now specially struck for collectors Proof of concept, demonstration that...
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  • 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    portal Mint state Cleaning (coinage) Cameo (coinage) Coin collecting Paper currency grading Numismatics Exonumia Proof coinage Troy weight (The system used...
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