Proof Set Archives

Mint to Launch 2019 American Innovation Dollar Proof Sets on October 11

October 7, 2019 by Clinton

2019 American Innovation Dollar Poof Set

At a special even to be held at the Philadelphia Mint facility, the United States Mint will launch a new four-coin 2019 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set. The set will contain all four of this year’s Innovation Dollars in Proof condition. The launch event is slated to take place starting at Noon at the Philadelphia Mint facility. The address is United States Mint Facility at Philadelphia, Public Tour Entrance, 151 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, …

Mail Bag – Should I Open Up a Mint Set?

July 31, 2019June 19, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Hanna J. who had a great question about Mint Sets. They write, Hi, I wanted to know if it is ok to open up a mint set when I buy it from the mint? I like keeping my coins in individual holders but I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t get in trouble. And is the same for proof sets? Hanna J Thanks Hanna for writing in and first, …

Dear United States Mint, Sell Proof Sets at The Post Office

August 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

Earlier this month, I spent 10 days in England on holiday. It was a great time unplugging, reconnecting with friends (I use to live there), and generally eating and drinking my way through London. While there, I visited a few coin shops to check them and even picked up a silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint. But it was talking to the owner of one of the coin shops that I discovered a brilliant …

Today’s Deal – 1964 Proof Set for $27

September 9, 2019May 27, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to pick up the last silver coin standard Proof Set from the US Mint. Right now you can pick up the 5-coin 1964 Proof Set, complete with the original government envelope, for $26.94 at Amazon. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to …

Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set for $10

October 7, 2019May 3, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great way to add to your US Mint Proof Set collection. Today you can pick up the 2003 Mint Proof Set, which contained 10 coins in total, for $10.49. That is well below the issue price of $19 and is about the average price across various dealers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a …

US Mint Sales Report Shows 2019 Silver Proof Set as Top Seller

October 17, 2019May 2, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has published their weekly sales report for the period of April 22-28, 2019. For the second week in a row, the 2019 Silver Proof Set is the top seller for the Mint. In the reporting period, 16,856 units were sold. That brings the total up to 208,526 units. The total is impressive given the Silver Proof Set has only been available for 12 days (to the end of the report). The …