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teslacoil Valued Member South Africa 331 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 10:55 am Hey I have a 2011 s MS69DCAM dime my question is do they strike it twice or only once? Here is a picture Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54287 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 11:38 am From a page on the usmint.gov site: Proof Coins: Are the finest quality of coin produced by the United States Mint. The term "proof" refers to the coin's finish. Proof blanks are specially treated, hand-polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with specially polished dies and struck at least twice. The coins are then carefully packaged to showcase and preserve their exceptional finish. These coins: -Are struck at least twice, which gives the coin a frosted, sculpted foreground for a glamorous shine; defined, intricate design; and mirror-like background. -Come with an official Certificate of Authenticity. -Are encased in a protective capsule. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
teslacoil Valued Member South Africa 331 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 11:46 am Thank you nns perfect answer! Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12897 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 11:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 12:14 pm < nns-52 > ,That was the best answer to OP's question. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 12:22 pm Proof coins are struck twice with higher striking pressure than that used for the circulating business strikes. "First Strike" is merely a marketing term used to describe a coin that was slabbed within the first 30 days of release, it has nothing to do with the actual order of striking. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54287 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 2:29 pm Excellent additional information! Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 3:31 pm Nice looking coin Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/05/2016 4:45 pm Indeed, and thanks nss-52. Report this Post to the Staff
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