What is a proof coin, and how does it differ from an uncirculated coin?
A proof coin is a coin produced by the mint that is intended to be a collector piece. The mint first polishes the blank planchet and the dies used for the stamping of the coin. The coin is then stamped multiple times and very carefully handled all through the process. This produces a coin that has a much finer finish and much stronger detail than the coins that are produced for circulation. Usually, on the newer proofs, the background is highly polished and the raised areas have a matte finish. 7. Can bullion gold and/or silver be seized by the government? The ultimate answer to this question is yes, the government has the power to seize gold and/or silver at any time if they choose to. However the likelihood of this happening again is very slim. What most people have heard about is the seizure of gold that happened in 1933. The truth is that the government never really seized any gold from anyone. They simply requested that anyone with bullion gold of any kind, turn the gold in to the
