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Same! This coin would be a cool little Minnesota artifact to own. I guess they'll be available to purchase here some time ($~35 for a set of 25 of them, or $~14 for a single "proof coin", whatever that is): https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-programs/american-innovati...


"Proof coins" are extra shiny coins made for collectors. They polish the blank, polish the die, and then stamp it more than once. Blank areas of the coin have a practically mirror shine finish.

Here's a side-by-side comparison: https://www.govmint.com/learn/post/how-is-a-proof-coin-diffe...




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