U.S. Proof Coins: Frank's Collectible Coins

Frank's Collectible Coins
Home Page About The Author Frequently Asked Questions Precious Metals Prices Raw Coins Certified Coins Mint Sets Proof Sets Terms: Shipping Questions or Comments Other Websites	Proof Coins The Philadelphia Mint issued the first Proof set for sale to the public in 1936 and ended in 1964. Proof sets are produced similar to the Mint set except for a few extra steps, the planchets are polished and struck on specially polished dies under higher pressure allowing every detail to show, giving the coin a brilliant mirror finish, sometimes with frosted highlights. Instead of dumping the coin into bags, these prized coins are placed in protective packaging. Made only for collectors, Proof coins are not intended for circulation. No Proof sets were produced for the years 1965, 1966 or 1967 instead the U.S. Mint issued Special Mint Sets. These SMS are an in between better then a Mint set but not as good as a Proof set.

The San Francisco Mint started issuing Proof sets for sale to the public in 1968 and is currently the only mint producing Proof sets. You can purchase these pristine coins, Current year only, in different ways direct form the U.S. Mint.

For this years Proof coins, the best place / price would be from the U.S. Mint.

If supplies ran out or you need a previous year see my Price List below.

A Proof Set consists of one coin from each denomination issued by the mint for any one year.

The Prestige Proof Set has all the coins in the Proof Set, plus one or two Commemorative Coins issued in that same year.
Discontinued in 1997.

Commemorative Coins are legal tender U.S. coins issued to mark, honor, observe an event, place, person, or to preserve its memory.

A Silver Proof Set consists of one coin from each denomination with the Half, Quarter and Dime made in silver.

The Premier Proof Set or Silver Premier Proof Set, is the same as the Silver Proof Set except the Premier Proof Set comes in a much fancier box / display case.
Discontinued in 1998.

1961 Proof Set
In Original Government Cellophane Packaging, known as Flat packs. The Franklin Half Dollar, Washington Quarter and Roosevelt Dime are 90% Silver, also includes the Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Penny from the Philadelphia Mint.
$9.50 Item Number P011961

1968 Proof Set
The first Year the San Francisco Mint issued Proof sets.
In Original Government Hard Plastic Holder, With the 40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar, also includes a Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Penny.
$9.00 Item Number P011968

1972 Proof Set
In Original Government Hard Plastic Holder, includes a Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Penny.
$9.00 Item Number P011972

1980 Proof Set
In Original Government Hard Plastic Holder, includes a Susan B. Anthony Dollar, Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel and Lincoln Penny.
$10.00 Item Number P011980

1974 Proof Silver Brown Ike
In Original Government Hard Plastic Holder with brown box, includes a 40% Silver Proof Eisenhower Dollar from the San Francisco Mint.
$6.00 Item Number PBI11974

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