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The U.S. Mint Proof Sets 1936 to Date

Proof coinage means special early samples of a coin issue, historically made for checking the dies and for archival purposes.

Proof Sets and the proof coins they contain can usually be distinguished by their sharpness of detail, high edge and extremely brilliant mirror like surface.

All proffs are originally sold by the U.S. Mint at a premium.

Proof coins were not struck during 1943-1949 or 1965-1967. Sets from 1936 through 1972 include the cent, nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar. From 1973 through 1981 the dollar was also included. The dollar is also included from 2000 to date. Beginning in 1999, proof sets also contain five different statehood quarters.

2005 U.S. Mint Proof Sets

2005 U.S. Mint Proof Sets

Today Proof sets are often struck in greater numbers specially for coin collectors. Preparation of a proof striking usually involved polishing of the dies. Modern U.S. proof coins are often treated with chemicals to make certain parts of the design take on a frosted appearance, and the fields taking on a mirror finish. Most proof coins are double struck.

1999 U.S. Mint 9 Coin Silver Proof Set
US $192.50 (9 Bids)
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2006 10-PIECE PROOF SET (LOW BUY IT NOW)
US $27.00 (0 Bid)
End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:21:01 PDT
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1995 US Mint Premier SILVER Proof Set,with Kennedy half
US $65.00 (13 Bids)
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2008 US Mint Silver Proof Set - 14 coins with COA
US $54.00 (4 Bids)
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1987 s US Prestige Proof Set 6 Coins Box COA silver MIB
US $24.00 (0 Bid)
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2009 Presidential Dollar Proof Set with COA, no box
US $8.95 (0 Bid)
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(10) 2007 14-PIECE PROOF SET (LOW BUY IT NOW)
US $41.00
End Date: Sunday Mar-14-2010 18:22:40 PDT
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2007 14-PIECE PROOF SET (LOW BUY IT NOW)
US $36.00 (0 Bid)
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2008 S US Clad Cameo Proof Set 14 Coins with box & COA
US $72.99 (0 Bid)
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2000 SILVER PROOF SET "COMPLETE" & "PRISTINE" ALL OGP
US $28.52 (5 Bids)
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1990 U S EISENHOWER CENTENNIAL PRESTIGE PROOF COIN SET
US $19.25 (0 Bid)
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1982-S US Proof Set w/ interesting mint medallion GEM+
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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COINS: SILVER PROOF SET 2003
US $26.00 (0 Bid)
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1961 Silver US Proof Set in original envelope
US $0.01 (0 Bid)
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2006 TEN COIN US MINT PROOF SET
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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1973 Proof Set With Box
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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1988-S US Proof Set w/ CAMEO Kennedy Half Dollar GEM+
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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1952 Proof set in Original Cellophane, no box
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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1971 5 - COIN PROOF SET IN THE BLUE FOLDER
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
End Date: Wednesday Mar-17-2010 18:00:51 PDT
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2000 SILVER PROOF SET "COMPLETE" & "PRISTINE" ALL OGP
US $0.99 (0 Bid)
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1989 Proof Set

This 1989 Proof recently sold on eBay for only $9.99 and only 1 bid

The best place to purchase Proof Sets is at eBay. Most proof sets are inexpensive except for sets produced in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.


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