There were 2 varieties issued that year. As of 12/2011, Numismedia lists a retail value of about $11 for the more common set with a large-date cent, while a set containing the scarcer small-date cent is worth almost ten times as much.
Currently, the retail value is about $9.
As of 12/2008, Numismedia quotes the fair market value (FMV) at $13.00
The 1970 Uncirculated US Mint Set is valued at $18.
about $8.00
All US Proof sets of 1964 and before have silver coins in them, the current value of a 1959 set is $28.00.
Currently, the retail value is about $9.
The value of the set is dependent on condition. However, the proof set value is between $50 and $70 US.
The current value of a 1962 US proof set is $29.
The current average value of a 1962 US proof set is $29.
11-8-11>> The current value of a 1962 US proof set is $30.
11-8-11>> The current value of a 1978 US proof set is $9.
As of 12/2008, Numismedia quotes the fair market value (FMV) at $13.00
The 1970 Uncirculated US Mint Set is valued at $18.
Average value is $8.00
The current value is $9.
The current value is $4.
about $8.00