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Proof Sets Values

Proof sets are a mainstay of U.S. coin collecting. These sets of high-quality, sharp-detailed coins have been created since 1936 with only a few lapses. Most proof sets are relatively inexpensive, but a few are much more popular with collectors due to limited runs or non-standard mints. 

In 1950 the Mint began selling “Proof Sets.” These were wrapped in cellophane and mailed in a small cardboard box.
A proof coin was once used to check dies and keep copies for the archives, but they have become highly collectible.

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1950 Proof Set of U.S. coins in a blue holder.

U.S. Mint Proof Sets – To Present

In 1950 the Mint began selling “Proof Sets.” These were wrapped in cellophane and mailed in a small cardboard box.

Mint Proof Set

A proof coin was once used to check dies and keep copies for the archives, but they have become highly collectible.
In 1950 the Mint began selling “Proof Sets.” These were wrapped in cellophane and mailed in a small cardboard box.
A proof coin was once used to check dies and keep copies for the archives, but they have become highly collectible.
In 1950 the Mint began selling “Proof Sets.” These were wrapped in cellophane and mailed in a small cardboard box.
A proof coin was once used to check dies and keep copies for the archives, but they have become highly collectible.

U.S. Mint Proof Sets – To Present

In 1950 the Mint began selling “Proof Sets.” These were wrapped in cellophane and mailed in a small cardboard box.

Mint Proof Set

A proof coin was once used to check dies and keep copies for the archives, but they have become highly collectible.

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