Yes, the U.S. Mint occasionally offers special promotions, limited-edition coins, and collector sets. These offers can include discounts, exclusive releases, or themed products tied to specific events or anniversaries. It's best to check their official website regularly for the latest promotions and availability.
SMS were made in 1965,1966 and 1967
The U.S. Mint was built to manufacture coinage for use in commerce. Eventually the mint also manufactured special coins for collectors.
Globus and Cosmos both offer escorted tours of the US. To find more information visit their websites at www.globusjourneys.com and www.cosmos.com. They also frequently run special offers at http://globusjourneys.com/Tour-Globus/Special-Offers/ and http://www.cosmos.com/Special-Offers/.
"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.
Issue price was $4.00 current retail value is $9.00
US Mint Philadelphia, PA US Mint West Point, NY US Mint Denver, CO US Mint San Francisco, CA
You can buy directly from the US Mint, not the indivdual mint locations.
A coin produced by the US Mint containing 90% silver and struck with a special die and was intended for collectors
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Special wartime nickels had the mint mark above the dome of Monticello. The position was moved again in 1968, near the date. In 1980 Philadelphia began using a P mint mark.
The US Mint was created by Congress and makes circulating coins. To apply for a job with the US Mint a person can apply at the USAjobs.gov website.
The Mint Mark on a US coin is the letter that indicates which mint struck the coin. You'll find the mint mark just under the date:Philadelphia (no mint mark)Denver (D)San Francisco (S)Mint mark are present on many coins, not just wheat cents. In fact, since 1980, all US coins except cents made in Philadelphia carry mint marks. "P" designates other coins made in that city, and "W" is used on special collectors' coins made at West Point.
Current retail prices are around $14. Special Mint Sets cost $4 when first issued. The Mint suspended production of proof coins from 1965 to 1967 so that all facilities could be used to strike new copper-nickel coins to replace the billions of silver coins that had been removed from circulation and melted. Collectors protested the suspension, and the Mint relented partially by issuing Special Mint sets. SMS coins were lower in quality than proofs but still better than standard circulation strikes.