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What’s better A proof Apollo 11 or a uncirculated Apollo 11 Commemorative dollar
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I am thinking about getting the Apollo 11 commemorative before the U.S. mint stops selling them. I want to get one because they look vary cool.
What is better for this coin Proof or Uncirculated
What’s better A proof Apollo 11 or a uncirculated Apollo 11 Commemorative dollar
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I refuse to vote, because the answer depends on your preference.
If you are interested in it from a "rarity" standpoint: go to the sales figure and see which one has sold less.
If you are interested in it from a beauty standpoint, it depends on your preference.
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I have bought about 20 pieces in proof in PCGS slabs, and at least half have been given to Great nieces and Great nephews. Based upon long experience, it would pay for you to do the opposite of me most of the time.
Are you saying it is a better idea to get the opposite of proof; the uncirculated coin ?
Get both! Problem instantly solved!
I actually think if I save a bit more, that could be a good Idea
From a price standpoint, the more scarce one sometimes holds up better. That is usually (not always) the unc coin. But that usually just means it goes down less not that it goes up.
Just buy the one that YOU like.
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The Apollo 11 silver dollar is about the most popular thing that the U.S. Mint has made in many years (or many Moons). That's good, but effectively it means that the thing will never be in short supply. Just buy the one YOU like.
I am not sure either one is a good investment, so do as suggested above.
I have not looked at the sales figures but often times the unc clad half lags behind. Plus, call me crazy, but I like the look of some of these commems in unc clad.
I’m with getting both, actually, get all the Apollo coins.
Why?
Because I do enjoy the aspect of what Apollo 11 achieved and I did get them all when first released.
I bought the uncirculated version, I would rather have bought the proof. The reason I chose the unc was the fact I had the half dollar in proof already. The uncirculated version is not something that grabs your eye or attention.
I expect this will be available for a long time on the secondary market at less than issue price.
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In the past, I have purchased the proof coins.... not because of investment potential - rather just because I like the beauty of the proof strike. The choice is really up to the individual....Cheers, RickO
Just based on visual, get the proof version. Especially the reverse with the convex image of the contrasting backgrounds. The contrast of the unc. version is not as dramatic.
(Although I preferred the 5 oz silver version just because I could see more details, I still get a moment or two of AWE when peeking at my "paperweight" on my workdesk)
These coins are both available in effectively flawless condition. If you only want one, choose the one you like more and buy it. This differs from classic coins where there could be significant differences in rarity or quality such that even if I prefer one of the designs (or strike types) over the other in general, I might choose the other coin when the two pieces are compared directly.
I think the proof has more visual impact, especially if you’re showing it off to friends that aren’t coin people.
Though the unc seems to show a more realistic image of the footprint.
Everybody gets the proof. Be contrarian.