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United States Mint Proof Coin Sets
All Proof sets issued from 1936 to 1972 include the
cent, nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar; from 1973 until 1981 the
dollar was added and then removed from the sets in
1982. The Sacagawea Golden Dollar is included in
2000 thru 2003 (10-coin) Proof sets. In 2004 and 2005 the
Mint has also added two commemorative nickels.
The
2007 set includes 14 coins, in addition to the four new
Presidential $1 coins, it also contains all five quarters,
as well as the Lincoln cent, the Jefferson nickel, the
Roosevelt dime, the Kennedy half-dollar, and the Golden
Dollar featuring Sacagawea.
Proof sets dated 1955 and up will be shipped in
mint issue packaging.
Silver Proof Coin Sets
The United States government also produced Silver
Proof sets starting in 1992.
The Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half-dollar and the Washington quarters are
struck in 90% silver, generally referred to as “coin
silver.” These coins are packaged in presentation cases to
preserve their exceptional finish.
These
silver Proof sets includes all five new quarters issued for their
respective year. The Roosevelt dime, the Kennedy half-dollar
and the five new quarters are minted in 90% silver. The set
also includes proof versions of the Lincoln cent, the Jefferson nickel,
and the Sacagawea Golden Dollar for the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 set.
In
1999, the United State Mint issued a Proof Susan
B. Anthony Dollar, however, it was sold separately from the
Proof Set.
2007 - 50 State Quarters Proof
Set™
 A
new series of $1 coins honoring the Presidents of the United
States in the order that they served began in February 2007.
To commemorate these historic coins, the United States Mint
is striking and issuing a set of four Presidential $1 Coins
per year in proof condition. Images of the first four
presidents, Washington, Adams, Jefferson
and Madison, appear on the obverse of the
first set in 2007. Each coin has a reverse design featuring
a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty. These coins
also feature edge-incused inscriptions of the year, "E
Pluribus Unum," "In God We Trust" and the mint mark. The
size, weight and metal composition of the new Presidential
$1 Coins are identical to that of the Sacagawea Golden
Dollar.
This set not only makes a great gift but is also an enduring
reminder of our Nation’s history. These first four coins
will be minted in 2007, and never again!
2007 -
SILVER 50 State Quarters Proof Set™
 2007 United States Mint 50 State Quarters
Silver Proof Set™ features the five new quarters
issued in 2007 through the popular 50 State Quarters® Program.
The quarters in this set are minted in proof condition, 90
percent silver, commonly known as coin silver.
Silver can achieve the most brilliant polish, and
truly reflects the beautiful designs chosen to honor Montana, Idaho,
Washington, Wyoming, and Utah.
Enclosed in a protective case, these silver coins will maintain their
luminous polished finish. The quality of the craftsmanship, the
precious metal, and the history behind the designs, will make this set
a perfect addition to any collection or become that special gift
treasured for generations.
*In 1965, 1966 and 1967 the Mint issued Special
Mint Sets (SMS) as a substitute for proof sets. The coins in these sets
are of a higher quality than regular mint sets and are proof-like in
appearance.
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