Coin Grading Terms

 

Proof: Describes  a type of coin, not a condition or grade as these coins are specially struck for the collector market and not for circulation. Most Australian proof coins have a frosted relief on a highly

polished background.

 

FDC: (Fleur de Coin) A coin that has been struck from normal circulation dies where the strike is

virtually faultless

 

Uncirculated – UNC: An Uncirculated coin that has been minted for circulation but has not been in commercial use and should show no signs of wear.

 

Almost Uncirculated – AUNC: Similar to above but with some slight traces of wear on the highest points. There should also be a degree of lustre.

 

Extremely Fine - EF: A coin that is should show slight wear that is barely noticeable to the eye.

 

Very Fine – VF:   A coin of this grade will show  wear with most of the lustre having disappeared. The high points will be missing and some rim damage may be present.

 

Fine – F: This coin should show  signs of being in circulation for some time with the general design being easy to  recognise but with significant parts of the design worn away.

 

Very Good – VG: A coin of this grade will be very worn but with the basic design and date still readable.

 

 

Australian Pre Decimal and Decimal Coins Links

 

Please click on the areas below to view price lists. We have other coins available so if you can’t see what you are after please email us

 

Please note that as we are constantly selling coins it is difficult to constantly update our lists and we may not be able to supply the coin you have requested. We will advise where possible.  

 

Phone: 61 7 55916381                      Fax: 61 7 55711642

Email: info@coins-stamps.com.au

Gold Coast Coins & Stamps - 8 Meron St., Southport,  Qld 4215 Australia

 

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Grading terms with pictures can be found at the above link provided by ANDA of which we are a long standing member