{"id":205499,"date":"2025-11-05T09:10:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/coopers-coin-academy-kapitel-forest-mint\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T05:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T03:13:20","slug":"coopers-coin-academy-chapter-forest-mint","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/coopers-coin-academy-forest-mint-chapter\/","title":{"rendered":"Coopers Coin Academy \u2013 Forest Mint Chapter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-1024x576.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Graphic featuring a black Labrador puppy, Cooper, lying in a sandpit by a forest stream, with an autumnal forest in the background. To the right is a text box with the heading \"Cooper's Forest Mint - PF70 UCAM Hole - First Day of Issue - hand-signed by Cooper\" and a short English greeting in numismatic style.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"><\/p>\n<article dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6ff9d843-bc30-4bb9-84a1-f2c57620ded9-573\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-104\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"><strong>Coopers Coin Academy \u2013 Forest Mint Chapter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"154\">Forest Mint reissue &#8211; PF70 pit &#8211; First Day of Issue &#8211; hand-signed by Cooper. \ud83e\ude99\ud83c\udf32\ud83d\udc3e <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"1010\"><strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"185\">Hi, it&#8217;s me, Cooper.<\/strong> \ud83d\udc36<br data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"191\"\/> Field report from my second home, the woods by the stream. \ud83c\udf32\ud83d\udca7 The air was clear, the leaves shimmered copper and gold, \ud83c\udf42\u2728 and I continued my life&#8217;s work: digging. Digging remains my favorite hobby. \u26cf\ufe0f\ud83d\ude04 Today&#8217;s pit had a perfect strike, sharp edges, and impressive depth. \ud83d\udd73\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc5 Mud on my nose is a bonus. \ud83d\udc3d\ud83d\udca6<br data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"576\"\/> Numismatic touch: If holes were coins, this one would get a <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/blog\/buy-ngc-pf70-pcgs-pr70-certified-rare-coins-online-a-quick-guide\/\">PF70<\/a> UCAM with mirror-smooth water and a &#8220;frosted&#8221; Labrador. \ud83e\ude99\ud83d\udd0d The provenance is documented with a paw-print, hand-signed label, \ud83d\udc3e\u270d\ufe0f\ud83d\udcdc issued on site.<br data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\"\/> At home, my humans talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/?_s=L\u00f6we\">lions<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/indonesia-1974-100000-rupiah-komodo-dragon-gold-ngc-pf68-ucam\/\">Komodo dragons<\/a> , and <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/sudafrika-2020-big-five-nashorn-serie-i-1-oz-proof-gold-fdi-ngc-pf70-ucam\/\">the Big Five rhinos<\/a> , \ud83e\udd81\ud83e\udd8e\ud83e\udd8f but out here I create limited-edition sand sculptures. Unique pieces, hand-struck by me. \ud83d\udc3e\ud83e\udea3        <\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\">\n<h2 data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1062\"><strong>Glossary of technical terms (simply explained)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"3346\">\n<li data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1280\">\n<p data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1280\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/lesson-of-the-day-mintage-numbers-why-circulation-numbers-are-so-important\/\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1074\">Mint<\/strong><\/a> <br data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\/> It means mint. &#8220;Forest Mint&#8221; is a humorous name for the forest as the &#8220;minting site.&#8221; This playfully transfers the setting into numismatics, and you immediately recognize the allusion.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1444\">\n<p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1444\"><strong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1297\">New issue<\/strong> <br data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\/> New issue. In numismatics, this refers to a newly released coin. Here, it&#8217;s Cooper&#8217;s newly &#8220;issued&#8221; tomb work \u2013 with a wink.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1629\">\n<p data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1629\"><strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1458\">Strike<\/strong> <br data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\/> The sharpness of the embossing. A &#8220;perfect strike&#8221; means clear contours and clean details. This makes the design appear particularly high-quality and increases its <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1628\">eye appeal<\/strong> .  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1782\"><strong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1641\">Rims<\/strong> <br data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\/> Coin edges. &#8220;Sharp rims&#8221; refer to precisely, cleanly formed edges without creases. Therefore, this is considered an important quality feature.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1913\"><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1795\">Depth<\/strong> <br data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1798\"\/> Depth of relief. Greater depth creates a stronger interplay of light and shadow, resulting in a more vibrant effect. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2089\">\n<p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2089\"><strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1925\">PF70<\/strong> <br data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\/> &#8220;Proof 70&#8221; on the Sheldon scale from 1 to 70. 70 is perfect, meaning no visible defects under 5x magnification. This is often referred to as <strong data-start=\"2077\" data-end=\"2088\">&#8220;Top Pop&#8221;<\/strong> . <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2287\">\n<p data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2287\"><strong data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2115\">UCAM \/ Ultra Cameo<\/strong> <br data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\/> A very strong contrast exists between the matte, frosted, raised elements and the reflective fields. This creates the typical cameo effect that many collectors prefer. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2496\"><strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2313\">First Day of Issue<\/strong> <br data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\/> An additional mark is added to the grading label if pieces were submitted on the first day of issue. This can increase the piece&#8217;s appeal because it documents its uniqueness and timely submission. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<p data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2698\"><strong data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2521\">Hand-signed label<\/strong> <br data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2524\"\/> A hand-signed label in a slab, often by artists, mint officials, or well-known personalities. Cooper playfully turns this into a paw-signed label. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2881\">\n<p data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2729\">Provenance<\/strong> <br data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2732\"\/> Documented chain of origin and ownership. A clear provenance creates trust and can support the value, especially for sought-after editions. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3032\">\n<p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3032\"><strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2905\">One of one (1\/1)<\/strong> <br data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2908\"\/> A unique piece. Common in art, rare in numismatics. Cooper uses it humorously for his one-of-a-kind &#8220;Sand Edition&#8221;.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3175\">\n<p data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3175\"><strong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3051\">Hand struck<\/strong> <br data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3054\"\/> Hand-struck. Historically common with medals. Here, it jokingly refers to Cooper&#8217;s &#8220;handwork&#8221; with his paw.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3346\">\n<p data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3346\"><strong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3193\">Eye appeal<\/strong> <br data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3196\"\/> The visual appeal of a piece. Strong contrast, clean surfaces and beautiful toning enhance the impression and thus often also the demand. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3351\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3382\"><strong>What you can remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<li data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3448\">\n<p data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3448\"><strong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3394\">PF70<\/strong> stands for perfect, <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/?_s=UCAM\"><strong data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3422\">UCAM<\/strong><\/a> for maximum contrast.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3596\">\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3596\"><strong data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3468\">Label additions<\/strong> such as &#8220;First Day of Issue&#8221; or &#8220;hand-signed&#8221; add special features and documentation, thus often increasing the collector&#8217;s relevance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<p data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3735\"><strong data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3625\">Strike, Rims and Depth<\/strong> describe how sharp and three-dimensional an embossing appears \u2013 this allows you to assess quality more quickly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3873\"><strong data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3752\">Provenance<\/strong> tells the story behind the piece and creates trust, which is why it is particularly helpful with special editions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3878\">\n<h2 data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3893\"><strong>Mini exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"4143\">Take any proof coin and write down in one sentence: <strong data-start=\"3979\" data-end=\"4026\">strike, rims, UCAM (yes or no), eye appeal,<\/strong> and any additional <strong data-start=\"4044\" data-end=\"4061\">label markings<\/strong> . This will help you practice describing highlights precisely and with collectors in mind. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1egokkg\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"317\">About the author: Larissa Wasserthal<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"561\">Larissa Wasserthal writes for Wasserthal RareCoin.Store about modern numismatic gold coins, grading, rarity, and collector value. In Cooper&#8217;s Coin Academy, she combines numismatic expertise with easily understandable explanations for collectors. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"835\">Larissa Wasserthal also publishes technical articles for <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/news\/cracking-the-code-understanding-pcgs-abbreviations-on-coin-holders?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"759\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"664\">PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service)<\/strong><\/a> , including on grading designations and abbreviations on PCGS holders.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ttuxn7\" data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"856\">Who is Cooper?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1115\">Cooper is the Labrador of Wasserthal RareCoin.Store and the junior numismatist of <strong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"969\">Cooper&#8217;s Coin Academy<\/strong> . In his lessons, he explains the basics and connections surrounding coin collecting in an understandable and sometimes slightly unusual way. \ud83d\udc3e<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2q4htg\" data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1162\">More lessons from Cooper&#8217;s Coin Academy<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1357\">Further lessons on grading, quality characteristics and special certification details can be found in the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/coopers-coin-academy-learn-with-the-junior-numismatist\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1296\">Cooper&#8217;s Coin Academy<\/strong><\/a> .<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1596\">Related to this lesson: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/coopers-coin-academy-lesson-big-dog-energy-for-collectors\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1477\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1416\">Big Dog Energy for collectors<\/strong><\/a> \u00b7 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/numismatics-buyers-guide-checking-provenance-with-cooper\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1538\">Numismatic buying guide: Checking provenance with Cooper<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":205504,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-205499","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Coopers-Forest-Mint-1024x576.jpg",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Larissa Wasserthal","author_link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/author\/larissa_wasserthal\/"},"comment_info":0,"permalink_manager":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/205499\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/205504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}