EF vs. XF

atarian · January 19, 2005 3:07PM

difference between the 2 is what?

shirohniichan · January 19, 2005 3:08PM

Spelling.

Neptune · January 19, 2005 3:13PM

I thought EF was XF - maybe I'm wrong.

morgannut2 · January 19, 2005 3:20PM

The difference is that's what they now call a gold coin graded 10 years ago as VF-35!

richbeat · January 19, 2005 3:41PM

They're the same thing. I've used both, but have leaned toward XF.

jcping · January 19, 2005 4:01PM

EF: Extremely Fine, a numismatic word.
XF: Extra Fine, a philatelic word.

In the old days, many dealers carried coins and stamps so that the confusion started.

elwood · January 19, 2005 4:02PM

i use ef

Bochiman · January 19, 2005 4:02PM

As mentioned, both are practically the same and used interchangeably for coins. Pronounce them both the same (extra fine).

Conder101 · January 19, 2005 5:19PM

18 letters.

dorkkarl · January 19, 2005 10:04PM

i use both, but the official ana grading guide specifically states that EF is correct.

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dorkkarl · January 19, 2005 10:04PM

oh, also, AU = ABOUT UNCIRCULATED, not "ALMOST" UNCIRCULATED

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ziggy29 · January 19, 2005 11:14PM

I use them interchangeably -- this would be nitpicking even more than "penny" and "cent."

WACoinGuy · January 19, 2005 11:20PM

More people seem to prefer XF to EF: link

EF vs. XF

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