State Quarters - Difference Between Uncirculated And Circulated Sets

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shug23 Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 03/07/2021 3:55 pm Is there any difference between State Quarters that come from the circulated sets (or from the bank) and the uncirculated sets one might get from the mint. The mint charges a $3 dollar difference, so I think there must be something . Thank you Report this Post to the Staff

Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 03/08/2021 10:37 am The Mint uses the term "circulated" to mean coins struck by production methods used for the coins that get shipped out tothe banks. They use the term "Uncirculated" to mean coins struck by methods used for the coins that would go in mint sets, newer dies and a little higher striking pressure. Possibly a slower striking speed. So the "Uncirculated" MIGHT look a little better or be a little better struck, but I doubt from a blind random sampling if you could consistently tell which was which. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/08/2021 10:44 am nice explanation Condor1 and shug23 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
shug23 Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 03/08/2021 10:55 am Yes, I just chatted with the US mint and they said the difference is in the 'finish'. The spokesman said if two were laid side by side, there would be a discernible difference, but I am not so sure on that. I have found some stunning circulated quarters in change that I have received. The spokesman was unclear when the mint started offering circulated sets......anyone know ? Report this Post to the Staff
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