Uncirculated means a coins has not had any wear, like what a coin might sustain while used in commerce. Often, minor "bag marks" can be seen on uncirculated coins as a result of rubbing against one another while inside the canvas bags in which they are transported, and during the production process itself. An uncirculated coin should grade at least MS-60, but may show tarnish, toning, spotting, or discoloration.
These imperfections will not be observed on proof coins, which are manufactured differently to produce coins with more detail and a more polished appearance.
Proof coins are minted using specially prepared and polished dies and polished blanks or planchettes. Proof coin will have a mirror like finish on the flat surfaces and are usually sold in some form of packaging to protect the high quality finish.
Collectors of uncirculated and proof coins should store them in archive-quality cases, or at least handle them with cotton gloves to prevent skin oils from degrading the finish.
The American Eagle Gold coins are made in Uncirculated and Proof versions. Circulated means exactly that, it has been circulated and or used. We do not use any gold coins at all in every day business. Proof coins have a highly reflective, mirror-like surface. The surface of a uncirculated coin does not.
Uncirculated coins are generally more valuable than circulated coins due to their pristine condition and lack of wear. They are often sought after by collectors and investors, especially if they are rare or part of a limited mintage. Circulated coins, while still potentially valuable, typically have lower market value due to signs of use and wear. The premium on uncirculated coins can be significant, particularly for those in high demand.
Retail values are $7.00-$8.25 for circulated coins. Uncirculated coins are $8.50
Simple answer: All coins are graded by the same scale. Circulated coins by how much wear the coin has. Uncirculated coins by how well the coins are struck.
Circulated coins are $2.00-$5.00 and uncirculated are $10.00
For circulated coins $1.00-$1.50 Uncirculated $1.75-$3.00
Retail values run from $40.00 to $70.00 for circulated coins and $125.00 or more for uncirculated coins.
Uncirculated coins are 50 cents, average circulated coins are 3 to 5 cents
Circulated coins are 1 or 2 dollars uncirculated coins about 8 dollars
Uncirculated coins are always worth more than circulated coins. If you sell them you should ask for more money. There are many online guides you can use to get the prices.
Retail for circulated coins is 5 to 15 cents. Excellent uncirculated examples are under a dollar
Winnipeg and Ottawa. I believe that the Winnipeg mint does circulated coins and the Ottawa mint does uncirculated ones.