They are minted in the same manner as any other coin meant for circulation- struck once on standard planchet with a high speed press and no special handling.
biokemist6, I understand that part, but when I saw the post about "someone paid a premium" for it, I knew my husband got it free with the map. So, I got confused. Nothing new. LOL
Quote: They are minted in the same manner as any other coin meant for circulation- struck once on standard planchet with a high speed press and no special handling.
To add contrast, uncirculated coins in the annual mint sets a struck with higher pressure, at a slower speed, and are given better handling when done.
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