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The U.S. government started producing proof sets in 1936. These sets originally included one coin each of the cent, nickel, dime, quarter, and half dollar. Over the years, the composition and content of the sets have changed.

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When did the us government start making mint sets of coins?

1947 is the first year for Mint Sets.


Does a 1985 us proof set come w a coa?

No they do not, neither do 1984 Proof sets. The COA's for Proof Sets start in 1986.


When did the us mint start putting coa's in the proof sets?

1990


What is best to start a collection for your kids proof sets or uncirculated sets featuring the presidential dollars?

Buy one of each. Proof sets will always have less total numbers. But, sometimes the uncirculated coins outperform them in the long run.


How much are the 1986 1987 1988 1989 and 1990 full sets of US Silver Mint Proof sets worth?

No silver Proof sets were issued in the years given in this question. Proof Prestige sets were issued in 1986-1990 that have current retail values of $36.00. The standard proof sets are $6.00 each.


Where can one purchase proof sets online?

There are a number of online stores that sell proof sets. The web domains "LittleTonCoin" and "GoldenEagleCoin," for example, are known to sell these sets.


Where can you sell proof sets proof sets?

You can bring them to a coin dealer but you will get more selling them on EBay. Most sets are not very valuable. you can easily Google the year and get the value.


How many 1957 proof sets were minted?

1,247,952 sets were made.


Is there any silver in half dollars made after 1971?

The only Kennedy half-dollars after 1971 to have any silver are in Bicentennial (40%) silver Proof and Unciculated sets sold from the Mint. In 1992 the Mint started making "Silver Proof" sets again with 90% silver coins.


What is the value of a 1995 mint proof set?

To begin with, there are Mint sets and Proof sets, and they're 2 different things. You'll need to check your set to determine which kind you have. Mint sets are sets of uncirculated coins selected from normal strikes. These retail for about $15 to $20. Proof sets are specially-struck coins that have mirrorlike surfaces and matte-finish images. 1995 proof sets sell at a fairly decent premium - cupronickel sets retail for $35 to $45, and silver sets are in the $80 to $90 range.


When did the us mint begin producing proof sets?

1936 is the year the mint started producing proof sets annually for public sale


Is there any silver in a 1973 proof set?

No silver coins were included in the 1973 Proof sets.