Category: Mint Sets

2012 Mint Set

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U.S. Mint Uncirculated Coin Set Amidst declining sales, the United States Mint reduced the price levels for their core annual coin sets in an attempt to revive collector interest. Despite the reduced price, the 2012 Mint Set (Buy on eBay) would eventually sell out at the lowest final sales level in decades. Sales for the […]

1967 Special Mint Set

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For a third year, the United States Mint issued Special Mint Sets in lieu of the typical annual Proof Sets and Mint Sets. The 1967 Special Mint Set (Buy on eBay) contained five coins struck with a high quality finish and placed within a rigid plastic holder. Each set contained the 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar, which […]

1966 Special Mint Set

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United States Special Mint Set Following suit with the prior year, the United States Mint did not issue the typical Proof Sets and Mint Sets for collectors. Rather, so-called Special Mint Sets were issued in their place. The 1966 Special Mint Set (Buy on eBay) would contain the same line up of coins as the […]

1965 Special Mint Set

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United States Special Mint Set In response to a nationwide shortage of coinage, the Treasury Department announced that no Proof Set or Mint Sets would be produced for collectors. In their place, so-called “Special Mint Sets” were issued featuring examples of each denomination carrying a finish superior to the standard circulation strikes, but not up […]

1964 Mint Set

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U.S. Mint Uncirculated Coin Set The 1964 Mint Set (Buy on eBay) is an important issue for a number of reasons. Sales of the set soared to new heights, continuing the recent trend which was perhaps accelerated by the inclusion of a new coin design. The sets would also represent the last 90% silver circulating […]