Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set

2003 Mint Proof Set

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 $11.80. 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 small commission …

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Today’s Deal – 1959 Mint Proof Set

1959 Mint Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on the often difficult to find 1959 Mint Proof Set. This 5-coin set comes complete in US Mint packing, including the brown envelop that the sets were sold in. Today you can pick this fantastic Proof Set for your collection for $38.95. 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 …

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Mail Bag – Are Proof Sets Worth Collecting?

US Mail Bag

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Amber and they ask a simple question: Are Proof Sets worth the effort to collect? It is a valid question that I suspect more than one numismatist has asked themselves from time-to-time. But the answer to this simple question is a bit more complicated. Hi, I just started collecting coins and I have been looking at proof sets on amazon and ebay. Are they worth collecting? I think they …

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Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set

2003 Mint Proof Set

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 $10.39. 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 small commission …

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Coin History – United States Prestige Proof Sets

1984 United States Prestige Proof Set

Over the course of its history, the United States Mint has produced many Numismatic products that never captured the imagination of the general public or collectors. One could make the argument that the short lived Prestige Proof Sets would be such a product. Produced from 1983 through to 1997, the Prestige Proof Sets were aimed to give collectors an enhanced Proof set with a commemorative coin produced that year in a more elegant presentation leatherette …

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Today’s Deal – 1983 Prestige Proof Set

1983 Prestige Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on the somewhat difficult to find 1983 Prestige Proof Set. 1983 saw these special set released for the first time, coming with a 1983 Olympic commemorative in a stunning display case. Today you can pick one of these rare sets up for $51.99 through Today’s Deal. 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. …

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2020 Silver Proof Set Goes On Sale Today

2020 Silver Proof Set with 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set today at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual set for this year. The set is priced at $63.25 and initial quantities will be limited. For those new to coin collecting, the Silver Proof Set has the same coins that are included in the …

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NGC Special Attribution and Labels for 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel

2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof First Label from NGC

The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, NGC, announcing special attributions and labels for the upcoming 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof coin. The coin will be issued as part of the 2020 Silver Proof Set which goes on sale Friday, April 17th at Noon Eastern. The first-ever “W” Mint Mark Nickel was released in February 2020. Now, the US Mint is including a 2020-W Reverse Proof Nickel with all purchases of the 2020 …

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2020 Silver Proof Set Sales Start Friday, April 17th

2020 Silver Proof Set with 2020-W Jefferson Nickel Reverse Proof

The United States Mint will open sales of the 2020 Silver Proof Set next Friday, April 17, 2020 at Noon Eastern. The 10-coin set will also come with the bonus 2020-W Jefferson Nickel in Reverse Proof that are being included in the annual sets for this year. The set is priced at $63.25 and initial quantities will be limited. For those new to coin collecting, the Silver Proof Set has the same coins that are …

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Today’s Deal – 1994 Prestige Proof Set with World Cup Silver Dollar

1994 United States Mint Prestige Proof Set

Today’s Deal is on the beautiful United States Mint 1994 Prestige Proof Set. This 7-coin set comes in a stunning presentation box and it includes the silver 1994 Soccer World Cup Dollar and Clad Half Dollar. The set is being sold by Hall of Fame Sport Memorabilia on their Amazon storefront for $45.95, well below the book price of $53. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and …

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