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1975 Lincoln cent with a noticeable off center strike, leaving part of the design shifted toward the rim.
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How Off Center Does a Coin Need to Be to Have Value?

Off center coins are some of the easiest dramatic mint errors to spot, but not all of them are valuable. This guide breaks down how they happen, how to judge the percentage of the strike, and what actually matters when figuring out if one is worth keeping.

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What Does “BU” Mean in Coin Listings?

The term “BU” gets thrown around a lot in coin listings, but it doesn’t mean what most people think. It stands for “Brilliant Uncirculated,” but there’s no official standard behind it, and sellers use it loosely. This post breaks down what BU really means, how to spot a true uncirculated coin, and how to avoid listings that lean on buzzwords instead of condition.