Many folks ask us about Proof coins vs. Uncirculated coins. Maybe I can shed some light on the difference. Proof coins are made as "speciemen" coins. They've been made for a long time at the mint, some early...
The Stunning Canada Proof-like sets minted Between 1961-1967 are, beautiful , fairly low mintage and a great investment.In 1961, after several years of the six-coin inline cardboard holder, ( used between...
Canadian Proof-Like (PL) Sets- Part 1 Introduction The Canadian proof-like, or PL, sets are superior quality strikings of the regular uncirculated coins. In many cases, the proof-like sets are much better...
A prooflike coin is a Highly POLISHED by the MINT regular strike coin. A prooflike coin appears to have a near proof coin reflection. Prooflike coins usually occur in the earliest strikes. Prooflike coins...
Canadian Proof-Like (PL) Sets- part 2 This article continues with more information about the beautiful proof-like sets issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Sets and varieties The sets were issued in...
Canadian Proof-Like Sets Part 3 This is the third Instalment in my article about the beautiful Canadian Proof-Like Sets. Proof-like Sets 1988-1996: 6 coins with “loonie” The sets from 1988 have the loonie...
1. The ICCS grading service uses a technical grade. If there is a problem, it hurts the grade.2. NGC uses a MARKET grade. A market grade considers were a problem is! If that area is Not as visually important,...