Proof Coins - What are they? Should you buy them?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024

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  • @acesthelamp
    @acesthelamp 4 года назад +28

    I was not expecting to see David when I clicked on this video lol.

  • @texman8150
    @texman8150 7 лет назад +40

    I like the proofs because in my last reincarnation I was a crow that liked shiny objects.

    • @VIM365
      @VIM365 5 лет назад +3

      texman81 you’re either joking, or you’re crazy...

    • @jackson.denzler.
      @jackson.denzler. 5 лет назад +1

      Cookie Crumbler yeah wtf 😂

    • @christophersimpson3642
      @christophersimpson3642 4 года назад +2

      I think that was a line in a movie I know not everyone is a movie buff. If not he defiantly has a sense of humor.

  • @Gollammeister
    @Gollammeister 8 лет назад +9

    i purchased my first proof coin this week its more of a long term investment as well as being a great hand down in years to come

  • @BalticoYT
    @BalticoYT 5 лет назад +18

    Its weird to think that you have a channel based on something I'm interested, yet I never heard of it until I was a fan of 8-Bit Guy for around 2 years or so. Sad to know you don't use this one anymore, but nevertheless, I'm still a fan of 8-Bit Guy and Keys.

  • @TheArtyBartfast
    @TheArtyBartfast 4 года назад +5

    OMG!!! I have loved your 8-bit guy videos forever, but I never knew about your numismatic interests. This is awesome and I wish I had more upvotes and subscriptions to offer!

  • @donttouchmysilver8202
    @donttouchmysilver8202 8 лет назад +5

    I only buy proof's now, I love the mirrored finishes on them. In gold they come with much lower mintage's, than standard BU gold coins do ie: 2016 panda bu 30 gram is 600,000 mintage, while the 50 gram Proof Panda, has a mintage of just 20,000!

    • @nts713
      @nts713 6 лет назад +1

      I truly believe that in 50 years, any proof Silver Eagles without milkspots will be worth $$$$$. In fact I am beggining to believe that true with all coins. I only buy burnished or proof. Sure, I buy rounds for speculative purpose. Lol

    • @HalianTheProtogen
      @HalianTheProtogen 3 года назад +1

      [touch] 😛

  • @Suzy-nq2yc
    @Suzy-nq2yc 3 года назад +1

    Short and sweet! Thank you!

  • @aaronstaley8323
    @aaronstaley8323 5 лет назад +8

    My big question would be why did they make a proof version in the first place?

    • @musshonest871
      @musshonest871 3 года назад +3

      Because it’s bin pressed more than once. More time gone into them. Therefore more better detail and shine. People want perfection these days and will pay for it

  • @darlenewakefield2071
    @darlenewakefield2071 7 лет назад +2

    thank you did not know what they were. not collecting yet but information is great. nice presentation clear concise and understandable

  • @ridgerunner7980
    @ridgerunner7980 Год назад +1

    i'm really hard on people but you just nailed it , great voice , straight to the point, you left me wanting more

  • @kwxj61b
    @kwxj61b 5 лет назад +1

    I have couple of the year 2000 Australia proof silver 1oz coin. I bought it in 2006 for $50'ish...now it's like $200-300. Worth the investment! Wow, I didn't know the 8-bit guys is a coin collector!

  • @Carlain716
    @Carlain716 2 года назад +1

    Was not expecting the 8-bit guy to show up in this lol

  • @fbnmndz
    @fbnmndz 3 года назад +1

    ok did not expect the 8bit guy lol, opened the video and was on another tab and was like "this guys sounds familar" lol nice!

  • @TheRealCobraBurnout
    @TheRealCobraBurnout 10 лет назад +3

    I just subbed your channel. Great vid. I fairly new to collecting coins and find I like the proof coins better. Not necessarily for any resale value but more for my own visual pleasure if that makes sense. I do have some regular bullion silver eagles though so I can see the benefit in getting silver closer to spot.

  • @HelloThere-kd3if
    @HelloThere-kd3if 6 лет назад +34

    Aren't You The Guy From 8-Bit Keys?

    • @tonylars4128
      @tonylars4128 4 года назад +2

      Many thanks, I have been researching "are the coin sets in acrylic worth anything" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Wonenry Sonucas Approach - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my cousin got amazing success with it.

  • @meteoman7958
    @meteoman7958 8 лет назад +11

    Proof coins were originally made as a trial piece to see how a coin design looks in the best possible presentation. Nowadays, they are a collector coin gimmick and are made in huge numbers. As a result, sometimes, BU versions have lower mintages and end up being worth more. You can buy beautiful old rare Franklin Mint proofs for spot, sometimes even for less than they sold in the 70s. They do have eye appeal but are very delicate and easily marred. I recently bought rolls of Benjamin half silver proofs for spot + 10%. An MS68 BU will cost a way lot more. It takes time to figure all this out. Subbed.

    • @ramiAminbing
      @ramiAminbing 8 лет назад +1

      Hiii I'm coin collecter from sudan

    • @meteoman7958
      @meteoman7958 8 лет назад +1

      What kind of coins do you collect?

    • @bryansoto830
      @bryansoto830 6 лет назад +2

      MR Rami Amin I got a platinum 2000 coin trying to sell

    • @petedeiler9431
      @petedeiler9431 6 лет назад +3

      PROOF COINS MAY BE A 'GIMMICK'' AS YOU CLAIM BUT THERE IS A STRONG MARKET FOR THIS
      'GIMMICK'' THE PET 'ROCK' NOW THAT'S A 'GIMMICK''

    • @petedeiler9431
      @petedeiler9431 5 лет назад +1

      USE EAR PLUGS

  • @MarkMphonoman
    @MarkMphonoman Год назад +1

    I have a few proof coins, but not for investment. They had images I really like so i bought them in proof format.

  • @redpilllense7125
    @redpilllense7125 4 года назад +5

    Thank you for your explanation. I just bought two "proof" 2019 Silver Eagles and paid twice as much than the regular "plane Jane" coins. I'm buying silver for long term investment. So moving forward, I'm staying away from the proof coins. Ugh!!!

  • @vrydagger8135
    @vrydagger8135 4 года назад +1

    Very nice video..love it..frm philippines

  • @JACOPO.OFFICIEL
    @JACOPO.OFFICIEL 4 года назад +1

    You should have made more videos, your videos are fantastic !

  • @hurstshifter
    @hurstshifter 5 лет назад +4

    Whoa...a wild 8bit guy appears!

  • @robertgrah9287
    @robertgrah9287 6 лет назад +2

    I always thought the frost was a cameo and the proof sets are one step above mint sets

  • @JWPemperor
    @JWPemperor 4 года назад +2

    Proof = Mirror field with frosted features.
    They have only more value if you buy them from the mints (the process is more expensive)
    But if you get the coin the value is lost.
    The value is only more if you find a collector who wants to pay more
    So a normall piece would be the same .. that is why I collect both.
    Important DON'T TOUCH THE COIN ... your fingers (fingerprint) will affect the coin(s)
    Leave the coin in the package and ho;d on the certificate.Don't buy it in China .. this is mostly fake.
    These days (last decennia) Chinese companies got license to copy old coins

  • @petedeiler9431
    @petedeiler9431 6 лет назад +2

    MY INITIAL REACTION IS 'WHAT A WIMP' HOWEVER YOU DO A VERY GOOD JOB PRESENTING BOTH SIDES. I AGREE YOU DO NEED TO DETERMINE YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL, GIVEN ENOUGH TIM HOWEVER YOU CAN DO BOTH, BY TIME I MEAN FIGURE ON A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS. PREFERABLY 10 TO 20 YEARS FOR A VERY GOOD IN DEPTH APPROACH

  • @MJGiftFromGod
    @MJGiftFromGod 3 года назад +1

    excellent explanation, thank you

  • @cperlera
    @cperlera 5 лет назад +2

    The answer is simple you buy proof you well spend more and it won’t warranty more money at the time you sell it.
    But some people spend money on cigarettes so you doing better.

  • @janestake3405
    @janestake3405 3 года назад +1

    i have had proofs, i had no clue what proof meant but now i know,. I live in a small area and there are a lot of old coins i find. Because they just go round and round this small town.

  • @richboii648
    @richboii648 Год назад +1

    Where can I get a coin case or something for my proof coin like the one's in this video

  • @JohnDoe-wx1jf
    @JohnDoe-wx1jf Год назад +2

    wait a minute isn't this the old computer guy

  • @rachetCD
    @rachetCD 7 лет назад +2

    Wow beautiful coins
    I like your channel 8bit keys too btw haha

  • @muddaphaka6524
    @muddaphaka6524 7 лет назад +4

    considering the 1964 is 40 years older, I will take the 1964

  • @leonamaro1983
    @leonamaro1983 5 лет назад +2

    All I want to know is what happened to Morby the lab assistant?

  • @KORIGAN1
    @KORIGAN1 5 лет назад +4

    Was this really 5 year's ago ?

  • @monte21228
    @monte21228 4 года назад +1

    Cool thx. Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.

  • @coinsusa
    @coinsusa 4 года назад +2

    cool

  • @Dani-ELmaninnoboxes
    @Dani-ELmaninnoboxes 2 года назад +1

    Won't they tarnish though if circulated?

  • @timokampwerth1996
    @timokampwerth1996 5 лет назад +1

    but WHY do they retain more value? WHY are they made to begin with? WHAT is their purpose? The Mint doesn't just put out different coins because they look fancyer.

  • @moggy2234
    @moggy2234 3 года назад +1

    I have been to the Australian miny and seen proof coins getting made they really do take care of thoose coins if they make it the slightest bit wrong they will just put it in a bucket to be taken away I would say about 30% of the proof coins they make are thrown away because of slight mistakes in the process

  • @JW52654
    @JW52654 3 года назад +1

    So in essence it has to do with the quality of the stamp process, correct?

  • @tabby956
    @tabby956 5 лет назад +1

    Errors in coins can cost hundreds to thousands more than a proof, so it is best to check coins thoroughly before sending them to a smelter.

  • @JoshuaPaulKing
    @JoshuaPaulKing 4 года назад +1

    I had no idea David was into coin collecting! What?!?!?!

  • @vcval
    @vcval 8 лет назад +2

    I recognize the set :) apparently were into the same things lol

  • @DVINTHEHOUSEMAN
    @DVINTHEHOUSEMAN 4 года назад +2

    Just was looking around for coins and I found this

  • @SolomonElDorado
    @SolomonElDorado 10 лет назад +2

    Great video!

  • @peacewithmyself
    @peacewithmyself 10 лет назад +1

    Whats your take on the freefall on silver prices?17 now how low you think we go 15? 10?..I just won 74 proof ikes in an ebay auction first time i ever got them this cheap.i got lucky.because most sold listings are still $8-12 ea...I would like to know your thought since im rather new..the 74 ikes i won are in tubes there in beautiful cond,,50 are 71s 24 are 72s..tot cost $427 shipped $5.77 ea...Seems like a very fair price dont you think?Ive noticed with silver ikes especially they hold there value more then any other silver coins even when silver is falling.Most sold listings now for blue and brown ikes are closing on ebay for the same price when silver was 22 per oz a couple months back..Why is that?

    • @nts713
      @nts713 6 лет назад +2

      Michael Dillon man any time you see silver this cheap you buy. My rule is anything under $17 you buy, always.

  • @martin4374
    @martin4374 6 лет назад +1

    Aaaaand subscribed.

  • @uncletony6210
    @uncletony6210 8 лет назад +2

    you confirmed what I had surmised - thanks.

  • @norman1826
    @norman1826 6 лет назад +1

    i bought 2x PF70 and p
    PF 69 x2 silver kruger coins (50 years aniversery) but never received them yet I bought and paid for them at SA coin, every time i contact them they have a different story just bullshit,any ideas or are there people that rceived there's from SA Coin here in South Africa

  • @simplyracss1607
    @simplyracss1607 6 лет назад +1

    Nice one

  • @jefferylawrence9812
    @jefferylawrence9812 3 года назад +1

    So can you legally spend a proof coin?

  • @drwho6908
    @drwho6908 6 лет назад +2

    YES! BUY THEM!
    COOINZ!

  • @TheLucidDreamer12
    @TheLucidDreamer12 10 лет назад +2

    another pro of proofs: they are easier to find because they have silver versions to this day

  • @vaykay7301
    @vaykay7301 3 года назад +1

    Wait, how is a 2006 qaurter 90% silver?

  • @cxjiek
    @cxjiek 5 лет назад +2

    hey, you're the guy who reviewed old computers

  • @jacoblipkestudios7621
    @jacoblipkestudios7621 2 года назад

    Hey, it’s the8bitguy!

  • @memeoffline
    @memeoffline 9 лет назад +4

    I have the mexican 1oz silver from your desktop background

  • @NV_SunshineRush13
    @NV_SunshineRush13 2 года назад +1

    I have a few proof coins.

  • @mark16livsey
    @mark16livsey 5 лет назад +1

    Thought ide just mention it's a lot clearer if you look here
    en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proof_coinage

  • @fpostolache
    @fpostolache 6 месяцев назад

    Good but one who doesn't know what is proof is not a collector but maybe a wannabe stacker.
    They can stack anything.

  • @dondesnoo1771
    @dondesnoo1771 6 лет назад +1

    I. Prefer the 40%halves most recognized silver v.closer to currency value 😅

    • @jackson.denzler.
      @jackson.denzler. 5 лет назад +2

      Don Desnoo what? I’ll take 90% halves all day

  • @2phil4u
    @2phil4u 3 года назад +1

    If proof coins don't hype they become worthless often less worth then normal coins with a shortage.

  • @Kevinbarnaclejones.
    @Kevinbarnaclejones. 3 года назад +1

    The 8 bit coins

  • @onedollasnake
    @onedollasnake 7 лет назад +5

    i found a 1971 s penny in a gasstation

    • @BrickTamlandOfficial
      @BrickTamlandOfficial 5 лет назад +2

      if it was 1964 or before it would have silver

    • @mashedtomato2079
      @mashedtomato2079 5 лет назад +1

      @@BrickTamlandOfficial he said penny bud, half dollars, dimes, and quarters were silver before 1965, dollars 1935 and older, while nickels were silver between 1942 and 1945

    • @BrickTamlandOfficial
      @BrickTamlandOfficial 5 лет назад +3

      @@mashedtomato2079 i think it said quarter but they edited it lol.

  • @michaelmorrison4201
    @michaelmorrison4201 2 года назад +1

    How is a 2006 .25 proof piece 90% silver? Are those in circulation?

  • @Alexisawesome-um5ty
    @Alexisawesome-um5ty 23 дня назад

    I found a 2012 proof nickel at my job.

  • @stevemartin507
    @stevemartin507 6 лет назад +1

    Now tell me something i dont know ,,,,,,

  • @abhi44890
    @abhi44890 9 лет назад +7

    Who would buy silver during a zombie apocalypse, lol

    • @silvercoinsstacking7916
      @silvercoinsstacking7916 9 лет назад +1

      that is what I was thinking

    • @jsallerson
      @jsallerson 5 лет назад +1

      You’re an idiot.

    • @sharp3552
      @sharp3552 5 лет назад +1

      Abhishek Kumar Tiwari...The ones with no brains, because we all know zombies don’t attack those with no brains!

    • @noloferratus
      @noloferratus 3 года назад +2

      Zobies only by fresh brains with proof silver coins.

  • @captbosco
    @captbosco 5 лет назад

    Not a good comparison.....shoud have done the Silver Eagle standard and Silver eagle proof

  • @dartarkana4279
    @dartarkana4279 2 года назад +1

    It’s termed as matted finish🤓

  • @michaelmajor4450
    @michaelmajor4450 6 лет назад

    I have a couple proof coins I can see my reflection on them like a mirror but I don't know if they are silver how do I find out

    • @DavidJohnson-qx6iw
      @DavidJohnson-qx6iw 5 лет назад

      Look at the edge of your coin, if you see a copper ring, then its considered a standard proof clad coin with no silver

  • @cheese56194
    @cheese56194 6 лет назад

    Do you have a tech channel?

  • @fretboarder4752
    @fretboarder4752 7 лет назад

    i think bunc looks better

  • @sparcx86channel42
    @sparcx86channel42 3 года назад

    wtf is the 8bit guy what the hell=? I'm surprised that you like silver and gold incredible to see

  • @FrankySilverFace
    @FrankySilverFace 7 лет назад +3

    Booleeon lol

    • @moemenshahawy
      @moemenshahawy 7 лет назад

      how's it said then?

    • @FrankySilverFace
      @FrankySilverFace 7 лет назад

      Moemen Shahawy I'm SO glad you asked. Like everything else, the proper pronunciation of any word can be googled. One can find an audio file next to the phonetic and proper spelling of any word.
      For me the mispronunciation of words is a fun little game. I don't mean accented distortions or ppl with multiple language speaking abilities making errors. I have tremendous respect for ppl able to speak more than one language.

    • @Rubycon99
      @Rubycon99 5 лет назад +1

      @@FrankySilverFace Shut up

  • @estherjacome7343
    @estherjacome7343 10 лет назад

    proof coins have a s mintmark

    • @calgaines4841
      @calgaines4841 6 лет назад +1

      Esther Jacome Not 100% true ... In fact, all pre-65 proofs were minted in Philly .. some modern proofs have been struck at West Point and Philly ..

  • @eduardopupucon
    @eduardopupucon 5 лет назад

    8-bit guy? wtf

  • @Dillon....
    @Dillon.... 5 лет назад

    Are you in a lab??

  • @jonc7836
    @jonc7836 5 лет назад

    Got one check my vids

  • @ramiAminbing
    @ramiAminbing 8 лет назад

    I'm collecter from sudan

    • @bryansoto830
      @bryansoto830 6 лет назад

      MR Rami Amin got a 2000 platinum coin 4sale

  • @rkb6783
    @rkb6783 3 года назад

    WHAT A WASTE OF TIME !

  • @fortunateadventures3664
    @fortunateadventures3664 3 года назад +2

    Thank you that was very helpful for me being a beginner coin 🪙 collector👍🏼