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Thursday, July 28, 2011

US Mint Explains Varieties in America the Beautiful 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coins

 

2010-P Yellowstone 5 Oz Silver Coin Error

This 2010-P Yellowstone 5 Oz Silver Coin discovered by NGC has a brilliant finish on the reverse and the intended matte specimen finish on the obverse. Click the NGC image of the coin to enlarge it.

Varieties and coin errors have been a hot topic of late when it comes to the United States Mint series of America the Beautiful 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coins. Discussions on various media outlets, coin forums and collector blogs have noted them. The Mint has now confirmed them as well.

The United States Mint statement, shown below, noted that it was "apparent that several varieties" of uncirculated coins existed which had "differing or missing vapor blast finishes."
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