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ASE Types And The 0.1%?

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Another stupid question.....

American Silver Eagles come in three types. Proof, uncirculated or burnished, and bullion.

Proof (beautiful!), I understand. Uncirculated or burnished has a satin finish, and bullion looks like a typical uncirculated look.

Are my assumptions correct?

Also, the coin is 99.9 Ag. What is the 0.1%?

Again, thank you for your help and patience.

Stephen
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10/31/2009 7:37 pm
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From coin facts....
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Each Silver Eagle has a face value of $1 and contains exactly one ounce of pure silver in an alloy of 99.93% silver and .07% copper
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What is the purpose of the Cu?
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As I understand copper is added to make the silver harder and more durable. I think it helps keep it from tarnishing so fast.
God Bless,
Brad
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By the way in my opinion the only stupid question is the one not asked!
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Well, thank you, soldier4Christ.

That little bit really helps increase strength and cut down oxidation. Interesting.
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