uncirculated
adjective
un·cir·cu·lat·ed
ˌən-ˈsər-kyə-ˌlā-təd 
of a coin or currency
: issued for use as money but showing no evidence of circulation
an uncirculated dollar
collected uncirculated dimes
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For example, the U.S. Mint sells uncirculated silver coins, which come with a certificate of authenticity.
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Devotees of Phish were thrilled to discover that a previously uncirculated 1990 show by the jam band is included.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent days, he was served with an arrest warrant in relation to a burglary involving a missing antique safe with a collection of uncirculated coins inside, records show.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The film, which will have complete access to Palmieri’s entire music catalogue as well as previously uncirculated archival footage, is being made in cooperation with made with the Eddie Palmieri Estate, with Eddie Palmieri II and Zoilo R. Torres serving as executive producers.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2026
For example, American Silver Eagles, and particularly the uncirculated American Silver Eagle coins or those from specific years with lower mintages, often sell for more than generic bullion rounds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Royal Mint shop carries multiple variations of the pressing, including a standard uncirculated coin, which is also available in color, as well as gold and silver proof versions.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
One penny, the 1943 D Lincoln Wheat Cent, is worth $2.4 million in mint uncirculated condition, according to USA Coin Book.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Devotees of Phish were thrilled to discover that a previously uncirculated 1990 show by the jam band is included.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent days, he was served with an arrest warrant in relation to a burglary involving a missing antique safe with a collection of uncirculated coins inside, records show.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
The film, which will have complete access to Palmieri’s entire music catalogue as well as previously uncirculated archival footage, is being made in cooperation with made with the Eddie Palmieri Estate, with Eddie Palmieri II and Zoilo R. Torres serving as executive producers.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 12 Feb. 2026
For example, American Silver Eagles, and particularly the uncirculated American Silver Eagle coins or those from specific years with lower mintages, often sell for more than generic bullion rounds.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Royal Mint shop carries multiple variations of the pressing, including a standard uncirculated coin, which is also available in color, as well as gold and silver proof versions.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
One penny, the 1943 D Lincoln Wheat Cent, is worth $2.4 million in mint uncirculated condition, according to USA Coin Book.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Uncirculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncirculated. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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