Finally! 2016 Burnished ASE Listed

Thanks everyone...I got it now!

Here is the link to the U.S. Mint's description of the various ASEs: https://www.usmint.gov/mint_program...rican_eagles

Basically, bullion coins are struck with production die at production speeds and forces using blanks straight from the vendors, uncirculated coins are struck with specially prepared and hardened die at lower speeds and greater forces using blanks that have been burnished by the mint, proof and reverse proof coins are struck at least twice with highly polished hardened die at slow speeds and and high forces using blanks that have been mirror polished by the mint. The burnishing and mirror polishing do not create the final finish on the coin, they only make it easier for the die to create the desired finish, reduce defects, and prolong die life.

I am assuming by "one" they are referring to the burnished ASE that this post is written about. The possibilities that could make it a winner, there is thought that since it is being released in the last month of the year it might be very low mintage-wise and become valuable in the secondary market.

Thanks for the tip clairhardesty

I just signed up for both the burnished and the annual set in enrollment.

Now I don't have to mark my calendar or try to be hanging around the computer those days.

Non-"burnished" a.k.a. bullion ASE will usually sell at a set price depending on spot silver. Minimal or zero numismatic value

"Burnished" a.k.a. W Mint mark is tied to numismatic demand. I have never seen a bullion ASE sell for near the selling price of a W BUT the W also costs more initially

Minted to demand (or until they run out)

Usually around $44.95

No. The burnished Uncirculated ASE has a finish unlike the bullion coin. The finish appears more satiny or matte vs. the more "shiny" appearance of standard bullion coins. The difference is the result of the planchets being polished prior to striking; standard bullion planchets are not polished.

and it's usually a pretty economical way to do it, considering the price of a burnished ASE by itself.