'Satin Specimen' British coins

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oggy
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Posted: 14 Mar 2016, 16:21 #
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Occasionally you see these pop up at auction, but what actually are they? What was their intended use and what is the history behind them etc? Does anybody have pictures?

One such example is here - https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces21941.html - 1925, 2 minted

Thanks.
muygrandeoso
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Posted: 14 Mar 2016, 16:25 #
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It is my understanding that they were used for photography by the Royal Mint
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tony_k_1965
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Posted: 14 Mar 2016, 18:59 #
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Quote: "muygrandeoso"​It is my understanding that they were used for photography by the Royal Mint
​This is exactly right, they where produced with a satin finish for photography purpose this is also the reason they are very rare and expensive.
Frenchlover Catalogue referee
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Posted: 14 Mar 2016, 20:48 #
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This remember me a bright finish and I haven't see any difference :D
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