2011 Annual Sets

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Early this time posting about the annual coin sets. For the mere price of  $136.80 you too can once again own coins that are very shiny.

The price breakdown:

2010 Proof Set	14-Coins	$31.95
2010 Silver Proof Set	14-Coins	$67.95
2010 Uncirculated Coin Set	28-Coins	$31.95
Shipping & Handling		$4.95

The Silver Proof Set jumped in price by $11.00 since last year. On the news that silver prices are still rising the mint has suspended sales on this set. The reason is that they are not making enough profit on these coins. As of today (April 19, 2011) silver is $43.87 per ounce add the other metal costs there is about $63.77 worth of metal in this set. Not to mention the cost to place in them in these plastic and paper sets. You can quickly see the profit/loss margin is way too close.

Check out the new packaging it reminds me of a box of chocolates.

 

The new packaging is an attempt to be hip and I guess save on graphics.

This was my favorite of all the coins.

Aside from the shiny coins another bright spot was the quick delivery. I ordered them on April 12 and it was in my hand by April 18. This was done by shipping through FedEx Smartpost which takes it from the warehouse and delivers it to the local U.S. Post Office of the recipient.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Silver Proof Set / United States
Year: 2011-S
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Silver proof type, except for the nickel & dollars, cent.
Value: $70.00 in box

Type/Country: Mint Set / United States
Year: 2011-D, 2011-P
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Normal circulation type.
Value: $31.95 in box

Type/Country: Proof Set / United States
Year: 2010-S
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Normal proof.
Value: $31.95 in box

If silver does not go down soon the mint will probably take the unusual step of raising the price of its silver set. The reason they should be hesitant is that they had printed ads with the old price and people these days are likely to sue over a slight breeze so this is one headache the mint is trying to avoid.

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2010 Annual Sets

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Again late posting but seeing how it is not 2011 yet I consider it a win. For the mere price of  $125.80 you too can own coins that are very shiny.

The price breakdown:

2010 Proof Set	14-Coins	$31.95
2010 Silver Proof Set	14-Coins	$56.95
2010 Uncirculated Coin Set	28-Coins	$31.95
Shipping & Handling		$4.95

Well with these prices should the average collector bother with these? A two dollar increase in the proof and four dollar increases in the other two sets is just the beginning. Over the next few years the prices will be going up so starting a collection will be more difficult. Granted a little financial planning  will having you rolling in unnecessary collectors items. Although missing a chance to buy them now means buying them from a third-party seller who will mark them up 50% to 500%.

 

 

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Silver Proof Set / United States
Year: 2010-S
Mintage: 476,999 estimated
Metal: Silver proof type, except for the nickel & dollars, cent.
Value: $60.00 in box

Type/Country: Mint Set / United States
Year: 2010-D, 2010-P
Mintage: 527,742 estimated
Metal: Normal circulation type.
Value: $40.00 in box ($5.00 increase as of 2012 values)

Type/Country: Proof Set / United States
Year: 2010-S
Mintage: 978,010 estimated
Metal: Normal proof.
Value: $38.00 in box ($3.00 increase as of 2012 values)

As for the photography my excuse is time, I am rushing these shots so...yeah...that is the story I am sticking to.

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Annual Sets Unwrapped

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I can complain about how my deliveries get to my home on time but then the landlord holds on to them for a month without telling anyone. Alas, I won't since this is Christmas and my spirits are high.

For $85.85 I got the 18 piece silver proof set and the 36 piece uncirculated mint set. This is a large amount of coins because of the multiple dollars, cents, and quarters. The fact the cents are 95% copper also make these sets unique.

Oh and the higher price is due to the ever rising price of silver.

Notice something odd, let me zoom in for you.

At first I was going to freak out but it is just a loose cent. I have to knock back in place without scraping all the others. The large amount of coins makes the package very loose and heavy.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Silver Proof Set / United States
Year: 2009-S
Mintage: 694,406 estimated
Metal: Silver proof type, except for the nickel & dollars, cents are 95% copper.
Value: $70.00 in box ($10.00 increase as of 2012 values)

Type/Country: Mint Set / United States
Year: 2009-D, 2009-P
Mintage: 643,897 estimated
Metal: Normal circulation type, cents are 95% copper..
Value: $40.00 in box ($2.00 decrease as of 2012 values)

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British Virgin Islands Proofs

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The technical history of coins can easily be traced. The design, metal, and location is something that every society kept extensive records. Even when records are lost modern science can tell what base metals or minting techniques were used. What is often forgotten is the practical use history.

Take the U.S. half dollar since 2001 none have officially been released for circulation. While seldom seen many people still find these modern halves in their change and even more get them from banks and use them in stores. Not to mention casino use.

The British Virgin Islands coins have a similar history. Their official currency is the U.S. Dollar but the Franklin Mint issues all of their "other" coins.

Here is where the history gets sketchy. In 1973 and 1974 I think they issued coins for circulation...or were they? Averaging 15,000 coins the first two years they dropped off to less than 1,000 for the years afterward. Did some people actually use them? Were they intended for locals or tourist like the Cuban two-coin system?

Well I would need several dozens first hand experience stories for a somewhat complete picture. Remembering that if you ask a dozen Americans if $2 bills are still made and used 11 out of 12 will say no and they would be wrong.

A second shot to show the mirror field and the frosty Queen given it that nice cameo effect.

Never finding any British Virgin Islands coins in my change these slightly hazy coins are from that lot I bought a long time back. I really like the pair of birds, they did this on most of these lower denomination coins. After 1985 they completely stopped making these coins and focused on high denomination issues. In 1996 and 1997 reports of $500 dollar coin and others became unclear. From 2002 to present they just pump out low mintage commemorative coins.

Here's the stats from left the top row ...
Type/Country: 25 Cents / British Virgin Islands
Year: 1973 Proof
Mintage: 181,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $1.50 in Proof-65(the one pictured is less)
Weight: 7.75 grams(weight is not official)

Type/Country: 50 Cents / British Virgin Islands
Year: 1973 Proof
Mintage: 181,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $2.50 in Proof-65(the one pictured is less)
Weight: 14.62 grams(weight is not official)

The coin books did not list the weight for non-silver version of these coins I used my digital scale to get the weight. The silver versions weighed more but were only made in 1977.

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Jamaica Proofs not 100%

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With no new finds from my change I will complete clearing any coins I have from my desk that I have not blogged about yet. Also everything technological is currently turning on me.

There are four proof Jamaican coins and two circulated coins.

Can you tell which are non-proofs?

All the proofs were minted by the Franklin Mint or the Royal Mint. Royal Mint issues have the word JAMAICA extend beyond the headdress. Look at the two five-cent coins to tell difference.

The coins themselves are slightly hazy, a theme that will continue, and that is why they weren't kept by the original owner. Haze is permanent and if not trying to remove it will destroy the mirror-like surface.

The dollar coin is great. It is thick and heavy like a coin should be. The five cent coin is just the opposite it is very light and almost feels like a toy.

Nice edge on that dollar.

The back, or is it the front, has JAMAICA ONE DOLLAR and the year of issue surrounding the Jamaican national coat of arms. The coat of arms has pineapples on the shield and more in the nice lady's basket. An American crocodile stands on a tree while two natives stand on a ribbon that says, OUT OF MANY, ONE PEOPLE which is the same as U.S.A. coin motto E Pluribis Unum.

Notice the dollar has three dates but the latest is the real one.

Here's the stats from left the top row ...
Type/Country: 1 Dollar / Jamaica
Year: 1970 (Proof)
Mintage: 14,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $2.50 in AU

Type/Country: 10 Cents / Jamaica
Year: 1970 Proof
Mintage: 12,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.35 in AU

Type/Country: 5 Cents / Jamaica
Year: 1973 Proof
Mintage: 28,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.25 in AU

Type/Country: 10 Cents / Jamaica
Year: 1995
Mintage: Not yet known.
Metal: Copper plated steel
Value: $0.15 in AU

Type/Country: 20 Cents / Jamaica
Year: 1970 Proof
Mintage: 12,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.50 in AU

Type/Country: 5 Cents / Jamaica
Year: 1972
Mintage: 6,000,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.05 in VF

Purple haze:
No, not that kind I mean my camera is dying and starts going purple. It took half an hour to take a picture of these coins.

Most of the images come out like this.

I have switched to the camera for most of my coin photos and I doubt it will make it to December. Luckily I have two excellent scanners so until that time comes I will look for camera deals online, something with high macro capabilities would be nice.

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2009 Proof Set

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This year the proof set contains all 18 circulating coins specially minted from polished blanks and twice pressed with polished dies. All are carefully checked for imperfections and placed in a protective and decorated display. Then they are packed in an oversize box and quickly FedEx'd from an Indianapolis holding facility to the local United States Post Office where the world's worst and laziest postal-people have gathered.

Back to the coins here they are fresh out the box.

Ordered one week ago the cost was $29.95 plus $4.95 for shipping and handling. At first I got a message stating due to overwhelming demand they would not start shipping for another 5 weeks. This was fine with me since charging and shipping happens at the same time and any delay on credit card purchases is welcomed. Then a day after ordering they already shipped.

Obverse above and reverse below.

No errors but a slight flaw on the Native American Dollar a piece of cardboard was stuck on the front of the coin but after this picture I managed to knock it loose. This would be a major problem since the dollar coins are very sensitive to environmental damage and the direct contact with the paper bit would have badly toned the surface. Any other dust is from the scanner which begs to be cleaned.

All in all we have the 6 territorial quarters, 4 Lincoln life-aspect cents, 4 presidential dollars, 1 Native American dollar, 1 dime, 1 nickel, and 1 half dollar. All these coins should be circulating in their normal non-proof forms.

My favorite is the half dollar because it is the coin I find the least plus it feels heavy like a coin should. The Northern Mariana Island quarter is a close second.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Proof Set / United States
Year: 2009-S
Mintage: 1,296,853
Metal: Normal proof/circulating type, except for the cents.
Value: $40.00 in box

The Law:

...the Secretary of the Treasury shall mint and issue numismatic one-cent coins in 2009 with the exact metallic content as contained in the 1909 one-cent coin (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc). These numismatic versions will be included in the United States Mint’s annual product offerings.

That is right the normal circulating cent is only 2.5% copper weighing 2.50 grams while these are 95% copper weighing 3.11 grams. Making these special cents.

Now the possibility for errors increases. Trying to weigh the cents in package does not help. My Lincoln set weighed 58.47 grams, the average is 58.30 grams +/- 0.50 grams, unfortunately this is within the 0.65 grams of any one error.
The only way to know if there is an error without cracking open the plastic is by look. In hand the 95% copper cents are darker and looked toned while the 2.5% copper cents are very red and shiny. So if one was made from the wrong blank it will be very noticeable.

United States Mint Proof Set P09 2009-S Box and COA 18 Uncirculated Coins

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Silver Proof 2008

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My final coin purchase for the year, as far as I know. The 2008 Silver Proof Set was the last of annual sets to come out and is also the last of the 50 state quarters.

Sure the territorial quarters are coming out in 2009 plus the 2009 new cents but until then we must enjoy the last 14 piece set. Again the price is at the $44.95 high plus a flat shipping fee of $4.95. Sent via UPS which is annoying since everything else was sent by regular post office.

Nothing special except for the the Kennedy half-dollar, and the Roosevelt dime, all struck in 90 percent silver. What I mean is no errors or bad surprises with these coins.



Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Silver Proof Set/United States
Year: 2008-S
Mintage: 763,887
Metal: Normal proof type except for the quarters, dimes & halves.
Value: $75.00 in box ($15.00 increase as of 2012 values)

Looking over last year's silver proof set I noticed they didn't put the Presidential Dollars in a separate box, I guess they're being environmentally friendly.

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From The Mint: Part 2

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The second half of my U.S. mint purchase were the annual sets. I got the Proof Set and the Uncirculated Mint Set which contains two sets. The sets are 14 coins from each branch of the mint. The proof coins are from San Francisco and the mint sets are from Philadelphia and Denver each of which has a face value 0f $6.91.

The cover of the mint sets are of each city of the coins origin taken at sunset.

You'll notice I still don't have the silver proof set because it is not yet available. They sell the quarters and dollars proofs separately but I rarely get those.

Another noteworthy thing is that two of the coins are not actively circulating. The Sacagawea Dollar and the Kennedy Half-Dollar. Not issued for circulation is the standard line used for these coins since 2001. There are some exceptions like for vending machines that a small shipment gets released but rarely for banks.

Does this mean it's impossible to find one in your change? Nope. I found several and these were from the Metrocard vending machines but some were in my normal change. I can only guess that collectors buy them by the bag full sift out the high grades and return the rest into circulation.

Front of 2008-S proof set.

Back of 2008-S proof set.

The red mint set is from Denver. (Obverse)

The blue mint set is from Philadelphia. (Obverse)

Reverse of each mint set.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Proof Set / United States
Year: 2008-S
Mintage: 1,405,674
Metal: Normal proof type.
Value: $85.00 in box ($5.00 decrease as of 2012 values)

Type/Country: Mint Set / United States
Year: 2008-D, 2008-P
Mintage: 735,683
Metal: Normal circulation type.
Value: $60.00 in box ($5.00 increase as of 2012 values)

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The Official Sets

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Got two official mint sets a month ago. The first set are my scans of the U.S. Silver Proof Set and the second is a picture I took off the official government site of the U.S. Mint Set because the new packaging is almost impossible to scan.



I included a scan of the box the presidential proof dollars came in because it was such a nice looking box. The silver in these coins are only in the quarters, dime, and half dollar. All of them contain the S mint mark for San Francisco.

The mint sets are just normally struck coins that have not been placed into circulation. The new part is the vinyl like package that attaches the coins information to the coin. It makes it hard to display them and harder to lay flat. Hopefully a better package will be used in the future.

The is one mint set from Denver that has the D mintmark on each coin while the other is from Philadelphia and contains the P mint mark for all the coins except for the one cent because that one never carries the P mintmark.

14 coins for the first Proof set and 28 coins in the mint set but since I got it from the mint directly shipping and handling was a flat $4.95.

Here are the stats...
Type/Country: Silver Proof Set/United States
Year: 2007-S
Mintage: 875,050
Metal: Normal proof type except for the quarters, dimes & halves.
Value: $55.00 in box($10.00 increase since 2007)

Type/Country: Mint Set/United States
Year: 2007-D, 2007-P
Mintage: 895,628
Metal: Normal circulation type.
Value: $28.00 in box($6.00 increase since 2007)

Not to influence anyone but they do make a nice gift. Even if the person already has them it is like giving money...you know what I mean. They can usually be sold for a nice profit if you are in need of some quick cash.

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2007 Proof Set

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One of the few coins I purchase on a regular basis is the official United States government issued sets. On July 19 I ordered the 14 coin Proof set and I got it today August 9. The issue price is $26.95 plus $4.95 in shipping and handling. While I can't afford more right know I always suggest to new collectors to get more than one set if you can s/h is always $4.95 no matter how many you order.

I tend to over scrutinize the coins and noticed that the dime has grease on the front and a minor die break on the back. One of the quarters has a dent. Overall the quality is not perfect but this is normal for the mint in recent years. That is why I recommend buying more.


Here's the stats...
Type/Country: Proof Set/United States
Year: 2007-S
Mintage: 1,702,116
Metal: Normal circulation type.
Value: $38.00 in box($11.00 increase since 2008)

Here is what comes in the brown box, the three coin sets, two boxes for the coins, two Certificate of Authenticity, a sleeve for the boxes, an explanation of the change from 10 to 14 coins, an offer for more coins, and the invoice. All delivered by the post office.

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1964 Proof Set

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This is a 1964 proof set in the original government packaging sent to me by Iwog.

A good way to tell the original packaging is intact is by the yellowing marks on the inner papers. They all have the same pattern.

It still is possible to find these sets and others in original packages for cheap about $20.

Here's the stats for this set...
Type: Proof Set
Year: 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 3 silver coins, 1 nickel, 1 copper penny
Value: In original package $20.00($7.00 increase since 2008)

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Proof Perfect...Almost

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Several months back I got my highest graded proof coin from gyocomgd. They were graded by PCGS and all are PR69DCAM which means Proof-69-Deep-Cameo. Proof 70 is the only higher grade and deep cameo is a grade given to coins that exhibit a more cameo look with a frosted bust or head and a mirror like background.

Now how do I judge value for these. The Red Book only goes up to Proof-65 and doesn't mention Deep Cameo.
If I go to eBay and these have sold as low as $2.00 and as high as $29.95. So whatever the book price is I'll go 5 times the value that seems right because the market for these "slabbed" coins goes up and down wildly.

Here's the stats for these four coins...
Type: 10 Cents
Year: 1977-S
Mintage: 3,251,152
Metal: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $14.00

Type: 10 Cents
Year: 1982-S
Mintage: 3,857,479
Metal: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $16.00

Type: 5 Cents
Year: 1989-S
Mintage: 3,220,194
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $32.00

Type: 5 Cents
Year: 1980-S
Mintage: 3,554,806
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: PR69DCAM $12.00

These value are just my average prices I saw at one moment in time if you can buy them for less then I quoted or sell it or more then listed, good luck.

Values update for 2012.

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Proofs sets and Collectables

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Anonymous said...

what is the value of the following proof sets? 1992 silver, 1993 non silver , 1994 non silver, 1999 non silver (all), 2000 non silver (all), 2002 non silver (all), 2003 non silver (all), and 2005 non silver (all)

Year_____Mintage_____Prices______
1992S silver(1,009,586) Issue price:$21.00, Current value:$22.00
1993S........(2,409,394) Issue price:$12.50, Current value: $10.00
1994S........(2,308,701) Issue price:$12.50, Current value: $10.00
1999S,9-piece (2,543,401) Issue price:$19.95,Current value: $35.00
2000S,10-piece(3,082,483) Issue price:$19.95,Current value: $10.00
2002S,10-piece(2,319,766) Issue price:$19.95,Current value: $30.00
2003S, 10-piece(2,172,684) Issue price:$19.95,Current value: $18.00
2005S, 11-piece(2,275,000) Issue price:$22.95,Current value: $12.00

By (all) I assume that nothing is missing. The values reflect coins still in the government original packaging and with good appeal meaning no spots or discoloration.

Also during these years other Prestige, Silver Premier and 5-piece quarter set were issued but these would say so on the package.
These on the left are 2005S Proof in blue and 2005S Proof Silver in red.

Anonymous said...

what do you think the best coins for starting a collection are?

I started collecting Wheat pennies but then I quickly turned to foreign coins. As you see from my blog I collect almost anything I get in my change and only buy coins two or three times a year. I want one of every coin.

I suggest start with Lincolns and if you want to spend a little money try silver halves the older Franklins are affordable and you can get the entire series. Kennedys are great to start off with because the are cheap and great looking.


After gathering all the coins you already have GET A COIN BOOK, THE RED BOOK, IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF COLLECTING, any other coin book is fine for world coin or Lincolns, they are not that expensive if your library has it--use it.
The prices in most books are about the same, the Blue Book has prices most dealers buy at which is 1/5 the prices listed in the Red Book.


Online resources are shady at best, this is why I quote directly out the books because even quality coin site will say the a 2001D Kennedy is $7.00 but try to sell it for that and they will laugh in your face.

Thanks for your visits.

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1st of 3 New Coins

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OK, this was the one I got from mcmxi, I was confused for a while. It is a 1964 proof set in a Whitman holder.

The scan doesn't do it justice. The five coins are in brilliant condition they look as good as any other new proofs I've received.

The dime, quarter and half dollar are silver. The last year that silver was made for these coins, until the recently. This is also the first year the Kennedy half was made.

Varieties of the penny exist but this one is normal.

Here's the stats for the proof set ....
Year: 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: silver, nickel and copper
Value: $20.00 For unspotted condition in original government package.

Here's the stats for each proof coin out of the package ....
Type & Year: 1 cent 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 95% copper 5% zinc
Value: PF-65 $1.50

Type & Year: 5 cents 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 75% copper 25% nickel
Value: PF-65 $1.50

Type & Year: 10 cents 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: PF-65 $3.00

Type & Year: 25 cents 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: PF-65 $8.00

Type & Year: 50 cents 1964
Mintage: 3,950,762
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: PF-65 $15.00 a variety with heavily accented hair is $40.00

PF-65 is gem proof it's brilliant surfaces with no noticeable blemishes or flaws. A few scattered, barely noticeable marks or hairline.

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U.S. Mint .Gov

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I got my mint coins today. Since about 2000 I've been buying coins and currency from the United State Mint Online Product Catalog. I usually keep it to less than $100 I don't buy repeats because I don't plan on selling my collection or making any type of profit. This is not always the wisest choice the 2001S silver proof set sold for $31.95 but now has a red book value of $120.00.

I bought the two newest Proof sets, a proof coin is one made especially for collectors it is characterized by a mirrorlike surface, extreme brilliance and high, sharp details. They are non-circulating but it's not impossible to find them in your change, they are sometimes confused with first minted coins because of the prooflike properties. The dies used to make them are different though.

Here are my Silver Proof and regular Proof set.....

Click on the picture for a larger image.

The red set is the silver, the blue set is the regular proof.

Here's what comes in the package. The package is a typical white box that barely fits the two sets, it fits in the mailbox with room to spare.

The price was $60.90 for the two sets and came within two weeks. There is also a flat shipping rate is $4.95 for everything sent in standard rate. I also order an uncirculated mint set, which is just an untouched example of all current coins the mint makes for America, that set is on backorder so I'll have to wait.

This is the official U.S. Mint catalog link.
This is the mint, they have good info and some good images but no prices or values http://www.usmint.gov/

Here's the stats for the sets...
Year: 2005-S Silver Proof
Mintage: 1,069,679
Metal: Silver and regular composition
Value: In original packaging $40.00 ($5.00 increase as of 2012 values)

Year: 2005-S Regular Proof
Mintage: 2,275,000
Metal: Regular composition
Value: In original packaging $12.00 ($6.00 decrease as of 2012 values)

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