Proof Coins are coins which are minted in perfect condition. They are struck up to six times in a row to achieve a perfect mirror finish on the coin field.

Some traits are:

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• Limited mintage

• Comes with a certificate

• Usually in a display case

• Coins have a mirror finish

Circulated coins/notes are currency used in transactions. Most of these items only keep their face value unless they are VERY OLD 1892-1959 or they have precious metals content.

Some traits are:

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• Dirty

• Folded/Scratched

• Used for transacting

• No longer legal tender to transact with

Circulated Coins are coins which are minted in close to perfect condition, but they are only struck once instead of multiple times resulting in a foggy finish.

Some traits are:

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• Limited mintage

• Comes with a certificate

• Usually in a display case/folder

• Coins/notes were never used for transactions

Bullion Coins are coins which mainly consist of Precious Metals like silver, gold, platinum and ruthenium. Older South African coins also contain silver, if these coins are in circulated condition it is better to sell them as Bullion.

Some traits are:

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• Silver will tarnish from a milky white to all colours of the rainbow

• These bullion coins are usually part of the ZAR and Union series of South Africa.

• Most coins from 1892-1964 contain large amounts of silver.

• Large silver One Rand coins from 1965-1976 contain silver.