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Of the British 1965 cupro-nickel Crown (Five Shillings)(Elizabeth II) Churchill Commemorative "satin finish VIP" coin, it is thought that about 1,000 coins were minted. Exact mintage figures are not given. Depending on who you choose to believe, they are currently classified as "rare" to "excessively rare".
The British 1965 cupro-nickel Crown (Five Shillings)(Elizabeth II) general circulation coin had approximately 19.64 million coins minted and are quite common.
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How can you tell if a 1965 Winston Chuchill crown is the specimen satin finish?
They all have a satin finish.
What are satin proof coins?
A satin finish on a proof coin gives the field a softer appearance and not the crisp mirror finish found on other proof coins.
How would you know if a Churchill Crown coin is satin coated?
Assuming that you refer to the 1965 British Crown (Five Shilling) coin, they all look the same, it is only the finish that differs. The "satin finish" coin has a slightly dulled surface unlike the shiny mirrored surface of other coins. The satin finish coin was only minted in small quantities and would have been sold in a protective packaging to protect the finish of the coin.
What is a VIP specimen Churchill crown?
A "specimen" coin is one which has a "special" finish, but not as high a quality finish as a "proof" coin. The 1965 Churchill "specimen" crown has a satin finish and was sold in limited quantities.
What is a satin finish Churchill Crown and how does one find out?
The surfaces of the coin will have a slightly matt finish. ie. it is not shiny like you would expect on regular coins. Also, at the time of issue, the coin would have been sold in some form of protective packaging to protect the finish. The packaging should have some reference to the metallic content of the coin and the fact that has a satin finish. There were very few of them minted.
What is satin finish vip specimen?
Most circulation coins have a reasonably mirror-like background. For VIP's or for photographic purposes, a very few coins are struck where the dies have been sand-blasted to give a frosted 'satin' finish.
What is the difference 1965 British Churchill Crown circulated and VIP satin finish coins?
A circulated coin will be exactly that, something you got in your change with little nicks and scratches all over it. The VIP Satin-finish coin is one that is struck using specially prepared dies giving the coin a slightly dulled, but high quality finish and, will be in some form of a presentation package or case.
What is the story behind the 1965 Queen Elizabeth II plus Churchill Commemorative Coin?
There were no coins issued in 1977 to commemorate Churchill. The 1965 cupro-nickel five shillings issued in 1965 to commemorate his death are worth from 50p to £1. In 1977 Queen Elizabeth II commemorated her silver jubilee. 25p coins were issued in cupro-nickel (now worth 30p - 50p) and those made in silver have a scrap value of around £15.
What does satin finish look like on solid natural oak floor... Any photos...would you recommend satin or semigloss?
Satin finish will look very nice, but won't be as shiny as the semi-gloss. I would recommend the satin finish because it won't show scratches as much.
What is monochromatic satina finish?
Monochromatic satin finish refers to a finish that is done in a single color (monochromatic) and has a smooth, satin-like appearance. Satin finish is characterized by its subtle sheen and smooth texture, giving a sophisticated and elegant look to surfaces like wood or metal.
What is satin chrome?
Chrome is a mirror-like finish on metals and some plastics. "Satin" chrome has a finish that is NOT mirror-like but brushed or dull.
What is the difference between stainless steel and satin stainless steel?
The finish. Most people prefer stainless with a high shine (polished) finish. Satin has a dull finish to it (unpolished)
