UNC (uncirculated) is just that, not circulated. Your coin regardless of the year should not show any signs of wear ... that is anything that would occur if it would have been passed from hand to hand. UNC could however have slight scratches from the minting process and packaging and still be considered UNC.
A uncirculated coin has no wear at all, but may have contact marks.
On buffalo nickels, the easiest way to check if the coin is uncirculated when compared to a coin that is almost uncirculated or extra fine is to look at the horn on the buffalo on the reverse. On an uncirculated coin, it should have no wear at all, as the grades get lower the wear becomes evident.
Basic Answer: Uncirculated means unused, no signs of wear. It's best to have a coin dealer or collector look at the coin to determine this.
A uncirculated coin has not been used so it will not have any wear (or dirt) at all. You can also go on-line and find one of the many coin grading sites.
"Uncirculated" means "never been spent, never been in change" so by definition any coin you find in your pocket change can't be uncirculated. An uncirculated coin can be obtained from a bank if they've just gotten a bag or rolls of new coins from the Treasury. Also the US Mint sells sets of uncirculated coins to collectors and dealers, so that's another set of sources.
"Uncirculated" simply means "never been spent and in change" so if you have a new coin or bill (banknote) from the bank or a cash machine, it's considered to be uncirculated. As soon as it's spent at a store or put in a vending machine it's been in circulation. Of course if you have to prove that an item is uncirculated, that's more difficult. There are companies that get coins and bills directly from banks and resell them, and both the Mint (coins) and BEP (bills) will sell you uncirculated examples of their products. Then you know they're truly never circulated, but you'll have to pay extra for that assurance.
A uncirculated coin has not been used so it will not have any wear (or dirt) at all. You can also go on-line and find one of the many coin grading sites.
To determine if your 1971 one dollar coin is uncirculated, look for signs of wear, such as scratches, nicks, or discoloration. Uncirculated coins will have a sharp, well-defined design with no wear marks. You can also compare it to images of uncirculated coins online or consult with a professional coin grading service for a more accurate assessment.
If you received it at a store or anywhere other than a bank, by definition it's now circulated. If you got it from a bank and it's crisp and unfolded, it's most likely uncirculated.
It's worth $30.-$158. depending on condition. I know it is uncirculated, but from MS-60-MS-65. If it is MS-67 it is over $3000.
It could vary,but its worth between about $1.50 in Very Fine Condition, $2.50 in Extremely Fine, $4.00 in Amlost Uncirculated and $8 - $60 in Uncirculated
And uncirculated coin will not have any wear at all. The best thing to do is get a copy of the ANA Grading Standards.