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A mint set contains uncirculated coins from a specific mint in a specific year. Proof coins are specially made for collectors, minted with a higher quality finish, even mirror-like on some surfaces. Currently in the U.S., mint sets are available from Philadelphia and Denver, while proof coins are minted in San Francisco.

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What is the difference between a 1961 proof set and a 1961 special mint set?

Special mint sets were produced in 1965, 1966 and 1967. You are probably refering to the uncirculated mint set produced by the mint as a collector set for most years since 1947. The difference between a proof set and a mint set is this; the proof coin is struck with specially prepared dies that are polished and free from nicks and scratches. This gives the coin a mirror like appearance. Coins in a mint set are just everyday coins struck for circulation but are packaged for sale to collectors as examples of the coins minted that year. In 1961 they minted a proof set which consisted of a 5 coin proof set and and a mint set which consisted of two 5 coin uncirculated sets with one from the denver mint and one from the philadelphia mint.


What is the value of the 1994 silver US mint proof set?

With original Mint packaging retail is $30.00 for a Silver Proof Set


How much is a 1966 proof set worth?

The US mint did not produce proof sets in 65,66,67 it'sreferred to as a Special Mint Set and the coins are not proof,but have proof like brilliance.The values are $9.00 for the 1966 set, issue price was $4.00


What is the value of 1975 Denver mint US Proof Set?

It wouldn't be a proof set if it was struck at the Denver mint (all proof sets 1968-present have been struck at the San Fransico Mint) and so it would instead be a partial mint set. I'd say it would be worth about $3-4 if it was sealed.


What is the difference between uncirculated an proof mint set coins?

Uncirculated coins go through the normal minting process, but are then removed and placed into sets for collectors. Proof coins are made on specialized dies to achieve better detail and more shine in the finish.

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What is the difference between a 1961 proof set and a 1961 special mint set?

Special mint sets were produced in 1965, 1966 and 1967. You are probably refering to the uncirculated mint set produced by the mint as a collector set for most years since 1947. The difference between a proof set and a mint set is this; the proof coin is struck with specially prepared dies that are polished and free from nicks and scratches. This gives the coin a mirror like appearance. Coins in a mint set are just everyday coins struck for circulation but are packaged for sale to collectors as examples of the coins minted that year. In 1961 they minted a proof set which consisted of a 5 coin proof set and and a mint set which consisted of two 5 coin uncirculated sets with one from the denver mint and one from the philadelphia mint.


What is the value of the 1994 silver US mint proof set?

With original Mint packaging retail is $30.00 for a Silver Proof Set


What is the value of a 2005 mint set?

July 9, 2009 The Uncirculated US Mint set is valued at about $15. The 2005 US Mint Proof set is valued at about $25. The 2005 US Mint Proof set is valued at about $42.


What is value of a 2005 mint set?

July 9, 2009 The Uncirculated US Mint set is valued at about $15. The 2005 US Mint Proof set is valued at about $25. The 2005 US Mint Proof set is valued at about $42.


What is the difference between a 1981 proof set and a 1981 proof set type 2?

in 1981 the mint started to issue the 1$ coin again. the first sets did not have the 1$ much later the 1$ coin was added that year thus making a lower production num. and more valuable. in addition to the amount of coins in the set the s mint was either rounded or flattened in the relief.


What is the value of a 1974 gold British proof set in sealed mint case?

There is no record of the Royal Mint having produced a "gold" Proof set in 1974, only the usual Proof set. Royal Mint gold Proof sets issued from 1980 contain only the "Sovereign" coinage.


How much is a 1966 proof set worth?

The US mint did not produce proof sets in 65,66,67 it'sreferred to as a Special Mint Set and the coins are not proof,but have proof like brilliance.The values are $9.00 for the 1966 set, issue price was $4.00


What us proof 1980 mint set worth?

The U.S. Mint does not make "proof mint sets" of any year. The two types of sets have very different coins in them. A 1980 PROOF set has a current value of $5.00 and was issued for $10.00. A MINT set has a value of $8.00 and was issued for $9.00.


1964 coin set?

US Mint issue 1964 Proof set is $25.00 and a Uncirculated Mint set is $40.00


What is the value of 1975 Denver mint US Proof Set?

It wouldn't be a proof set if it was struck at the Denver mint (all proof sets 1968-present have been struck at the San Fransico Mint) and so it would instead be a partial mint set. I'd say it would be worth about $3-4 if it was sealed.


What is your 1971 coin set worth?

A Proof set is $8.00 & a Mint set is $5.00


What is the difference between uncirculated an proof mint set coins?

Uncirculated coins go through the normal minting process, but are then removed and placed into sets for collectors. Proof coins are made on specialized dies to achieve better detail and more shine in the finish.