Tagged: Mint Sets
What are your U.S. Mint sets worth? Explore values and specs for official sets from 1947 to the present — including Special Mint Sets (SMS) and valuable mint errors.
What Is A Mint Coin? Is It The Same As A Mint State Coin? How Much Are Mint Coins Worth?
What is a mint coin? And how much are mint coins worth? Learn what the terms "mint condition,” “mint state,” and "mint coin" mean to collectors… and how much mint coins are worth.
What Is An Uncirculated Coin? (Uncirculated Coin Grades Explained)
Here’s what to look for on your uncirculated (mint state) coins that have never been used as money: 1) Wear (see where to look for wear on coins) and 2) Grade (see how to determine the grade of your uncirculated coins - with all 11 uncirculated coin grades explained in layman’s terms).
Rare Uncirculated Coins – 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coins Are Modern Rarities
So, what's the story behind those scarce uncirculated 1982 and 1983 coins?
See Why 1983 Quarters Are So Special (…And Worth More Than Face Value!)
Do you have any 1983 quarters? A 1983 quarter is generally worth more than face value... as much as $15,000 apiece!
1967 Penny Value: How Much 1967 Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify 1967 SMS Pennies And Other Errors
1967 Penny Value - Some 1967 pennies are worth upwards of $5,000! Find out how much your 1967 penny is worth. Plus a list of 1967 error pennies to look for!
1966 Penny Value: How Much 1966 Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify 1966 SMS Pennies And Other Errors
The GOOD news is all 1966 pennies are worth more than face value -- so you should not spend them. The GREAT news is some 1966 pennies are worth thousands of dollars! Find out how much your 1966 penny is worth here.
1965 Penny Value: How Much 1965 Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify 1965 SMS Pennies And Other Rare Errors
1965 was a year of big changes at the U.S. Mint! See what those changes were and how they affect 1965 penny values. Find out how much your 1965 pennies are worth here.
2000-2009 Mint Coin Sets: See How Much They’re Worth Today + Tips For Collecting Them
U.S. mint coin sets from 2000 to 2009 include a wide variety of really cool coins. Here's a look at the coins in U.S. Mint uncirculated coin sets from the 2000s and how much these sets are worth today.
Have A Coin With No Mintmark? See Why There Are No Mint Marks On Coins Dated 1965, 1966, And 1967
The US Mint did not produce any coins with a mintmark from 1965-1967. Silver was also removed from coins during this time, and proof sets and mint sets were not produced either. It wasn't until 1968 that mintmarks, proof sets, and mint sets returned to normal. See why 1965 coins, 1966 coins, and 1967 coins are different, and what's so unique about 1968 coins.
A Fun Way To Collect Coins From A Specific Year: Assemble A Birth Year Coin Set Or A Conception Year Coin Set!
A really fun idea is to assemble a Birth Year Coin Set or a Conception Year Coin Set. It's a collection of coins that were struck during the year of one's birth or the year of one's conception. The idea is to pick out of pocket change an example of each coin you find that was struck the year you (or someone you love) was born -- or conceived. This is a simple DIY project for all skill levels -- whether you officially collect coins or not! Here are some clever ideas for making coin sets by year -- including Birth Year Coin Sets and Conception Year Coin Sets.
The 2011 Mint Set: Great For Collecting Uncirculated Coins!
There are 28 uncirculated coins in the 2011 United States Mint coin set.
The U.S. Mint’s Souvenir Set Is The Only Way To Collect Official 1982 & 1983 Uncirculated Coin Sets
Buying a souvenir set from the Philadelphia and Denver mints in 1982 and 1983 was the only way to obtain official coin sets from those years.