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.
Want A 1965 Mint Set? Go For The 1965 Special Mint Set
If you're looking for a 1965 mint set, you'll need to turn to the 1965 special mint set -- the only official coin set made by the U.S. Mint that year.
The Important Differences Between Mint Sets & Proof Sets
Mint sets and proof sets may seem to have some similarities, but these two types of mint coin sets are actually quite different from each other. Find out more about the differences between mint sets and proof sets.
Here’s A Great Way To Collect Old Silver Coins: Buy Silver Mint Sets
Silver mint sets are great collectibles that contain old silver coins in uncirculated grades.
2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set: Why It’s So Unique
The 2009 uncirculated coin set is big! 36 come in the 2009 uncirculated set. But along with a bigger set also comes a bigger price. Here's complete info about the 2009 Uncirculated U.S. Coin Set from the U.S. Mint.
2009 U.S. Mint Coins: Old Favorites And Stunning New Designs
In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.
Souvenir Sets Versus Mint Sets: What’s the Difference?
At first glance, mint sets and souvenir sets look very similar to each other. But, in fact, there are some very important differences between mint sets and souvenir sets.
1990s Mint Sets: Little-Known Facts About The Coins And Their Values
1990s mint sets are easily found, but the 1999 Mint set does not include the 1999 Susan B. Anthony dollar coin.
1960s Mint Sets: Little-Known Facts About The Coins And Their Values
In the 1960s, United States coins underwent several changes. You can see the course of these changes when assembling a complete collection of mint sets from the 1960s.
Louis Braille Dollar Coin – A First For The U.S. Mint
The new Louis Braille Silver Dollar honors the inventor of the Braille reading system for the blind. The surcharges from this coin will go to the National Federation of the Blind.
1965 Coin Act Changes The Face Of U.S. Coins
The 1965 coins went through a number of changes, some of which are still in use today. Reduction of silver in the coins and leaving off mint marks were to discourage coin hoarding. Proof sets and mint sets were not produced for 3 years.
1970s Mint Sets: Little-Known Facts About The Coins And Their Values
The 1970s were a colorful time for U.S. mint sets. The first mint set of the 1970s still included regular-issue silver coins. The last 1970s mint set offered the first of the very unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollars. In between, Bicentennial coins, S-mint coins, and the large Eisenhower dollars all had their day in the in 1970s mint sets.
Proof Sets And Mint Sets: What’s The Difference?
Following is a summary of the differences between mint coin sets and proof coin sets, including how to determine the value of a proof set or a mint set of coins.