Silver proof coins

[Dozer D]

With all the glamour of the ASE .999 fine coins, how come the silver proof coins .10, .25, $.50 are not made of the same .999 fine material as the ASE?

 

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[enamel7]

Cost and I believe legallity. The laws state that coinage of silver in sets have to be 90%. ASE's aren't technically coins so they can be close to pure.

 

[dejapooh]

With all the glamour of the ASE .999 fine coins, how come the silver proof coins .10, .25, $.50 are not made of the same .999 fine material as the ASE?

Alloyed coins are more durable than pure silver coins. Remember, coins were made to be used, not hoarded.

 

[PetesPockets55]

Alloyed coins are more durable than pure silver coins. Remember, coins were made to be used, not hoarded.

But remember proof coin were made to be hoarded not used.