What Does "burnished Die" Mean?

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Alpha2814 Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 11:44 am In the just-posted "How Coins Are Made" topic at http://goccf.com/t/380764 there's a line about burnishing, but it mentions only the planchets. I've seen lots of references to "burnished die" (mainly for ASE). What does that mean? Is it yet another finish/process that they do occasionally? And how can you tell the difference? Report this Post to the Staff

mtuma3 Pillar of the Community United States 744 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 1:12 pm Basically it is a polished (proof) planchet that is then placed in a tub with ball bearings to give it a matte finish. Started doing it with ASE's in 2006 I believe... Mark ANA Member My7070 Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2222 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 2:33 pm [quote]. [www.usmint.gov 2006 marks the inaugural year of the American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin Program. Struck on specially burnished blanks, this coin offers silver precious metal purchasers a new collectible version of the popular American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin and features a finish similar to its bullion coin counterpart. Each coin also bears the "W" mint mark reflecting its striking at the United States Mint at West Point. 2006 W- American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin 2006- American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin /quote] Report this Post to the Staff
Alpha2814 Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 3:00 pm So the references to "burnished die" are actually referring to the planchet, and not the die itself? That makes more sense than tossing the die into the tumbler. Edited by Alpha2814 08/28/2020 3:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
mtuma3 Pillar of the Community United States 744 Posts	Posted 08/28/2020 4:22 pm You are correct... Mark ANA Member My7070 Report this Post to the Staff
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