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Valued Member
Australia
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I was wondering if you can get proofs in circulation? I found a 2005 mob of roo's its like new and is has not a squared rim like the others of same date,
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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G'day Candace, yes they do turn up now and again. I got a proof 10c back in the early 90's then a proof $2 about a year ago. Post a pic  |
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 Australia
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It's entirely possible for proofs to turn up in change. Here's a thread with a find of mine, a 1994 proof dollar. For proof al-bronze coins like dollars, one thing that stands out to me is the "darkness" of the mirrored background compared to a normal circulation strike. The cameo effect between the dark mirrored fields and the frosted design ought to be apparent even after a considerable time in circulation. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Australia
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If you did- Yay for Candace.!! |
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 Australia
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 now iv had a better look I dont think it is but here is a pic I cant see a difference between the roos and background it all just shines. Oh and what is camo? is it that greenish/gold nice colouring that some coins get?  |
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Australia
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Australia
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Not "camo", but "cameo" - named after the ancient engraving style that produces a similar effect. If you look at any decimal proof coin, you'll see the "cameo effect" - the contrast between highly polished background areas and frosted (non-reflective) design features. Most modern proof coins worldwide display this feature, as it has long been considered beautiful and desirable, though some have a "reverse cameo" where the background is frosted and the design is mirror-polished. And I'm not seeing any sign of either mirrored fields nor frosted designs in your coin either, so this coin is not a proof. Sorry. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Valued Member
Australia
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Thanks for your help I thought cameo was like cameo-pants but on a coin like this   |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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The following are pics of the two I've found in circulation. As you can see they don't like being circulated much with any contact marks really showing up!   Hope that helps explain the cameo |
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Valued Member
Australia
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Thanks ps I dont own the coin I posted pic of anymore  iv only just come to realise how rare they are  |
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Australia
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Valued Member
Australia
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I have not noodled a proof coin yet but have found quite a few NCLT coins. They are usually the result of a burglary where the burglars just see them as a coin, so they are off to the local deli to spend them.
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Valued Member
Australia
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If you ever find yourself near the pokies, throw a ten dollar note in, take out 10 x $1, and repeat. You never know your luck. I've found a few mint marked coins... yet to find the mule I want.
Shame they're not worth a whole lot, but always an exciting find!
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Australia
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I have searched a lot of coins and never found a proof. I have found a few NCLT though.
I think that, like lots of things, it comes down to "right place, right time".
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Australia
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I found a proof once but I didn't realise it - it looked like an uncirculated coin that had been scrapped on concrete to me, so I let it go.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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I have some Proofs that I've noodled from circulation and will try to find them & post some images. No promises though.  life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Posted 03/20/2013 01:00 am
