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No. Proof coins are sold in one form or another of a protective packaging to protect them, and so that they cannot be handled. The packaging will have an indication that the coins are Proof and what they are made from.
If they were loose like general circulation coins, they would lose all of the features that make them Proof coins in the first place.
What else can I help you with?
Are all 1904 twenty dollar gold liberty coins proofs?
Less then 100 proofs are known for this date, so no
What is Australian creations?
The Australian coins, the Australian anthem and the Australian notes.
Who created the Australian coins?
The original Australian decimal coins were designed by Stuart Devlin and mostly produced by the Royal Australian Mint Canberra.
What are the current Australian coins of 2009?
Australian coins have not changed since last year. General circulation coins are - 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1 and $2 coins.
Where can one purchase some Australian coins?
There are many places online that one can buy Australian coins as well as many local stores that one can visit. One of the most popular places that one can buy Australian coins is the Australian website perthmint.
Who is on the front of Australian coins?
The reigning British monarch is on the obverse of all Australian coins. Currently, it is Queen Elizabeth II.
How many 1997 Australian 50 cent coins were minted?
There were 4,337,200 Australian 1997 50 cent coins minted.
What Australian coins be used in penny bombs?
None. It is illegal to deliberately damage, deface or otherwise mutilate Australian coins.
What types of things are on Australian coins and banknotes?
All Australian coins feature the reigning Monarch on the obverse, currently Queen Elizabeth II since 1953. For the introduction of the Australian decimal currency in 1966, it was decided to have a uniquely Australian design for coins and most banknotes. See the links below to the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) and The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for images of current Australian coins and banknotes.
Is there a record of Australian coins defaced?
No.
What does proof mean in coinage feeld?
Proof coins are coins that are prepared on special blanks, struck twice or more to really have great detail, are usually hand-inspected and then placed in special cases for collectors. Proof coins are so shiny that you could use them as a mirror on the parts that don't have a design on them. Usually proof coins sell for much more than their circulation counterparts. Some proofs are struck in precious metal that circulation coins aren't struck in (since 1992, the US has struck both "clad" copper-nickel proofs, and 90% silver proofs).
What is the value of a 1799 Australian coin?
There were no Australian coins minted prior to 1911. With the possible exception of traders tokens (with the traders business name on them), there were no "Australian" coins minted prior to 1910. The only coins circulating in Australia prior to 1910 were British coins.
