If you're trying to find a fun and easy coin collection that won't break the bank, then you might be interested in starting a proof Roosevelt dime collection.Roosevelt dimes have been made since 1946. Through 1964, Roosevelt dimes were made from silver. Since 1965, circulation versions have been made from a copper-nickel clad composition.So, what's it take to build a proof Roosevelt dime collection -- and how much does it cost? … [Read more...]
The United States Mint has announced it will release the James Buchanan Presidential $1 coin and First Spouse medal set on September 23. While most of our presidents have had a first spouse while in office, James Buchanan didn't. So the U.S. Mint is pairing up his coin with a 'First Spouse' medal called Buchanan's Liberty -- it features a design of Miss Liberty as she appeared on the Quarter Eagle ($2.50) gold coin during Buchanan's presidency. The James Buchanan $1 coin and First … [Read more...]
Great news for those who order products from the United States Mint: Ed Moy -- the director of the U.S. Mint -- is saying that the mint will release its most popular annual products earlier in the year. That's right! Instead of having to wait for proof sets and uncirculated coin sets to be released in the middle of the year, which has been the case for years now, the U.S. Mint should have them ready for order in January. The goal is make it easier for coin collectors and other U.S. Mint … [Read more...]
Collecting uncirculated mint sets is something many coin collectors like to do because it allows them to pick up mint-state examples of all (or at least most) the regularly circulating coins the United States Mint makes each year. Here are some creative ideas on how to build a mint set coin collection: Collecting Mint Sets By Decade: Have a favorite decade? Maybe the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s? You'll find this both an inexpensive and exciting way of collecting mint sets. A … [Read more...]
Minding the budget while enjoying coin collecting can sometimes be a challenge. However, it's possible to still enjoy the hobby of coin collecting while paying careful attention to how much money you're spending. Building a short set is a common way of rounding out a coin collection while not spending a fortune to complete an entire date-and-mintmark run of coins. What's a short set and what are some common coin short sets? Let's look at 10 popular coin collecting short sets... … [Read more...]
The 2010 silver proof set is being released August 26!Now's your chance to get the dime, all 5 of the America the Beautiful quarters, and the half dollar in 90% silver. The brand new 2010 silver proof set can be bought directly from the United States Mint for $56.95. … [Read more...]
Looking for a 1965 mint set? You may need to modify your goal... You see, the United States Mint didn't make mint sets in 1965 -- at least not the type of mint set we're used to seeing. In 1965, 1966, and 1967, the United States Mint made special mint sets. Special mint sets (or SMS) contain one coin of each denomination in proof-like condition. Because mintmarks were not included on U.S. coins during 1965, '66, and '67, the 5 coins in these special mint sets are the only ones you'll … [Read more...]
The 1964 proof set was the last year regularly circulating coinage was offered in proof condition until the silver proof sets of the 1990s. Even still, 1964 was the last year the U.S. Mint struck dimes, quarters, and half dollars in 90% silver for pocket change. It's also the first proof set to contain the Kennedy half dollar. Beginning in 1965, the major denominations went to a copper-nickel clad composition. Even the half dollar was reduced to a 40% silver composition in 1965. The 1964 … [Read more...]
The U.S. Mint releases new coins in the 2010 uncirculated coin set, due to be released on Thursday, July 15. The 2010 mint set contains Philadelphia and Denver mint versions of: The 5 America The Beautiful Quarters for 2010 4 Presidential dollars The Native American dollar The Lincoln Shield cent Jefferson nickel Roosevelt dime Kennedy half dollar The 2010 United States Mint uncirculated coin set costs $31.95. … [Read more...]
The 1999 proof set is the first United States proof set to feature the 50 States Quarters. Now sold by coin dealers, the 1999 proof set was offered by the United States Mint with 3 primary options: *Current approximate retail values are listed below 1999 5 Quarters Proof Set $35 to $40 1999 Proof Set with copper-nickel clad coins $35 to $40 1999 Silver Proof Set $225 to $275 Because the 1999 proof set is sought after by many coin collectors, the value of any 1999 proof sets is … [Read more...]
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