Unfortunately no, 1947 was the first year.
1943 steel cents with no mint mark were minted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. The value of this coin varies depending on condition. As of June 21, 2009 eBay sales show them ranging from about 3 cents each to about a dollar.
7-31-11>>> The actual value depends on the grade of the coin, but average value is 10 to 25 cents. It could be higher.
You need to know the coins' mint marks and conditions to have a more accurate idea of their values. In any case these coins are fairly common among collectors so they aren't worth very much. Assuming average circulation wear, retail prices are roughly 1942, 1942-D: about 10c 1942-S: about 25c 1943: 15c 1943-D: 25c 1943-S: 35c 1944: 5c 1944-D: 10c 1944-S: 7c A dealer might pay you a nickel or a dime each.
War Nickel, or silver nickels started in 1942 through 1945. 1942 produced both nickels out of nickel and nickels from silver. The non silver ones do not have the large mint mark while the silver ones have the large mint mark.
July 30, 1943 was a Friday.
The US Mint did not produce any proof sets in 1943.
A 1955 US Mint set contained 22 coins. It had 2 coins from each Mint that produced coins for circulation. All US Mint sets from 1947 through 1958 are double sets.
July 9, 2009 I will assume you are refering to the 1973 Uncirculated US Mint Set. There were 1,767,691 of the sets produced and it has a value of about $20.
SMS were made in 1965,1966 and 1967
1947 is the first year for Mint Sets.
"SMS" is an abbreviation for "Special Mint Set". The US Mint did not produce any proof sets for collectors in the years 1965, 1966, 1967. Instead they produced what were called "Special Mint Sets". Generally they have better detail and luster than the everyday business strikes made for circulation. Proof set production was resumed in 1968.
A 1961 proof set contains proof coins, which are specially made with extra care and polished dies to showcase the design details. These sets are typically sold to collectors. On the other hand, a 1961 special mint set contains uncirculated coins that were made with a higher standard than regular circulating coins but not as meticulously as proof coins. Special mint sets were produced by the United States Mint as an alternative to proof sets and were intended for general circulation.
No US proof sets were produced in 65, 66 or 67. Special Mint Sets were issued with coins that have proof like qualities. Issue price was $4.00 current value is $11.00.
The mint did not make any proof coins in 1965, 66, or 67. "Special Mint Sets" with high-quality circulation strikes were produced instead. The dimes and quarters in them were made of cupronickel, not silver, and the half dollar was struck in low-purity 40% silver.
One is 40% silver (The 3 piece) the other is not, and yes both types are needed for a collection
An Australian 1997 Gumnut Baby Mint 6 coin set with bronze medallion, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and in its original packaging, could fetch up to $375 AUD. There were 27,421 sets produced. An Australian 1997 Gumnut Baby Proof 6 coin set with silver medallion, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and in its original packaging, could fetch up to $950 AUD. There were 3,617 sets produced. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
1936 is the year the mint started producing proof sets annually for public sale