First Strikes
Browse through our premium listings of "first strike" or "first struck" coins. When the US Mint releases a coin to the public, there are preceding coins or proof coins that will be pre-released prior to the official distribution. Usually, these coins will be released a month or so ahead of the general distribution. First strike coins are typically graded by coin grading companies and experts and become instant collectors' items to coin enthusiasts. Some popular first strikes include the American Buffalo Gold Coin, the American Gold Eagle coin, and the American Silver Eagle Coin.
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