Mint to introduce new surface finishes on ASE's on May 9th-

The new issue of Coin World gives us a glimpse of things to come in the production of American Silver Eagles. The set will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the West Point Mint, to be issued May 9, 2013. The new surface finishes to be applied to the Burnished Uncirculated coin utilize some polished, reflective surfaces similar to those found on Proof coins, and is struck multiple times rather than once, it is not a Proof. The Reverse Proof maintains the mirror-like fields and frosted devices for a cameo effect. These processes have previously been used in the production of the Uncirculated 2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 3-inch, 5-ounce coin.

Looking at the associated photo of the coin in the article suggests the appearance of "colorizing"(but I'm probably wrong). Anyway, take a look- Just follow the links below and read for yourself. Let me know what you think.

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(Coin World) http://www.coinworld.com/articles/viewarticle/mint-to-introduce-new-american-eagle-finish

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