Tagged: Proof Sets
Explore U.S. proof sets from 1936 to present! Check current values, identify rare mint errors, track silver vs. clad issues, and learn which dates are worth big money!
The 1979 Proof Set Came In 2 Varieties: How To Tell Type 1 vs. Type 2 Proof Sets + How Much They’re Worth
The 1979 proof set is the first to feature the Susan B. Anthony dollar. 1979 is also also the year of 2 different types of proof sets -- because the U.S. Mint changed the appearance of the 'S' mintmark on the coins in the proof set. One is called a 1979 proof set Type 1. The other is called a 1979 proof set Type 2. Here you can find out which one you have and how much it's worth!
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.
2 Varieties Of The 1981 Proof Set: Do You Own The Valuable One?
The 1981 proof set attracts much coin collector attention because the proof sets that year were produced in 2 different varieties: Type 1 is common, Type 2 is considerably scarcer and much more valuable! Here's how to tell the difference, and the value of 1981 proof sets.
What Are Impaired Proof Coins? When Bad Things Happen To Good Proof Coins
What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Is it a good idea to collect impaired proof coins? Here's the scoop!
Coin Gift Ideas: 5 Clever Coin Gifts For Any Occasion
Trying to find the perfect coin gift for someone? These 5 coin gift ideas are sure to please even the non-numismatists in your life.
2011 Proof Sets Offer Variety For Every Coin Collector
There's plenty of variety for coin collectors with 2011 United States proof sets.
3 Fun Ways To Collect Proof Sets
There are many fun ways to collect United States proof sets.
It’s Fun & Easy (& Cheap!) To Build A Proof Roosevelt Dime Coin Collection
A proof Roosevelt dime set makes an excellent coin collection that is cheap, easy, and fun to put together!
1964 Proof Set: Last Year Of Circulating 90% Silver Coins & First Year Of Kennedy Half Dollars
The 1964 proof set is the first to contain the Kennedy half dollar and the last until the 1990s to have 90% silver versions of the dime, quarter, and half dollar.
The 1936 Proof Set: 1st Of The Modern United States Proof Sets
The 1936 proof set was the first modern United States proof set.
7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach
Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you'll be able to finish over the summer.
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.