The Franklin Mint: U.S. Coins, International Coins, Coin Sets, Die-Cast & Models, Collectible Art, Games

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About Uncirculated (AU)
A grading term used to describe a coin that is nearly in uncirculated condition or "Almost Uncirculated."

Ag
Elemental abbreviation for SILVER

Alloy
A mixture of two or more metals melted into one compound used for minting.

American Eagle
Coins released by the U.S. government starting in Oct. 1986. Minted in Silver or Gold depicting Lady Liberty on obverse. Reverse of Silver bears heraldic Eagle and shield. Reverse of Gold depicts family of Eagles.

Annealing
The process of heating coin blanks (planchlets) in a furnace to soften the metal prior to striking coins out of them.

Assay
To determine the purity of the metal by scientific means.

Au
Elemental abbreviation for GOLD