AD€ - Les Amis de l'Euro
Coins (circulating, BU, Proof) In this section, you will find all information on the € coins: photographs, issue quantities (circulating, BU, Proof), quotations in the four condition status and evolution, mintmarks, technical features etc. Click on the left on the desired country Description of the condition status
The condition is average. The wear due to circulation is definitely visible, but the coin preserves a pleasant aspect. A very large majority of the coins of the 20th century is usually in this status. For the € coins, it is initially the importance of the nicks and scratches which makes the difference. For the € cents, the coin should not have become completely maroon nor especially to carry green copper oxide traces.
The wear due to circulation is negligible and is distinguished only on the parts more in relief. An EF coin did practically not circulate but it can have marks of handling. These marks are visible without difficulty to the naked eye.
The coin did not undergo any wear because it absolutely did not circulate. In consequence of handling during the manufacture or during its storage, it however received small nicks or scratches not easily perceptible to the eye. The coin has its brilliance of minting, it seems brand new.
The coin is strictly in its state of minting and no defect must be tolerated, except negligible traces of handling visible only with a X 10 magnifying glass. The simplest method to check a Proof coin is the X 10 magnifying glass to discover the defects, then the eye to control that they are visible only with the magnifying glass. If you see the least defect to the naked eye, it is not a Proof coin.
The condition status (Poor, Good, VF, EF, UNC and PRF) defines only the degree of circulation, all the other defects having to be described separately: nicks, scratches, impacts on the edge, polishing and minting defects must be indicated, except when they are minors. |
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