The original was described as uncirculated, a corner (not currency) absolutely new. Since 1690, according to the dictionary Furetiere, a currency is said struck in uncirculated when it is part of the first coins minted with a corner nine, and on blanks pre-selected or specially machined and protected from traffic. These currencies are generally meant for collectors. They are sold in a box to a value generally higher than the face value. In numismatics, the term refers to the best state of preservation corresponding to international grades ranging from 65 to 70. On uncirculated coins in a box, the term is now replaced by shiny universal or BU (the one great race, or BE pointing to strikes frosted relief on bright background).