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Differences in U.S. Mint Coins

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Although it's easy to pocket a coin that's been used in a normal business transaction, many people enjoy collecting specially released coins like bullion and proof silver coins from the United States government. There are some significant differences between these different types of official coins and while bullion coins are primarily designed to function as a method for precious metals investment, proof coins are a fine grade of coin that are valued by collectors. Uncirculated coins are another type of collector coin offered by the U.S. Mint and usually come with an official certificate of authenticity so as to guarantee their uncirculated nature.