1936 is the year the mint started producing proof sets annually for public sale
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NO US proof sets were made in 1965-1967 but they did make Special Mint Sets the coins in these sets do have some proof like details. Current retail value for a 1965 set is $8.00 issue price was $4.00
The U.S. did not produce any proof coins in 1965, 66 or 67. The Mint issued Special Mint Sets (SMS) instead of proof sets. Current value of a 1965 SMS is $11.00 retail.
The U.S. Mint did not produce any proof coins in 1949. Mint Sets (uncirculated coins) were issued in 1949. The sets have two of each coin issued for circulation and were packaged in cardboard. Current value of a 1949 Mint Set is $1,000.00 to $1,400.00 depending in the condition of the coins.
The only Kennedy half-dollars after 1971 to have any silver are in Bicentennial (40%) silver Proof and Unciculated sets sold from the Mint. In 1992 the Mint started making "Silver Proof" sets again with 90% silver coins.
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.
To begin with, there are Mint sets and Proof sets, and they're 2 different things. You'll need to check your set to determine which kind you have. Mint sets are sets of uncirculated coins selected from normal strikes. These retail for about $15 to $20. Proof sets are specially-struck coins that have mirrorlike surfaces and matte-finish images. 1995 proof sets sell at a fairly decent premium - cupronickel sets retail for $35 to $45, and silver sets are in the $80 to $90 range.
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.
There are mint sets and there are proof sets, and they're not the same. Mint sets are ordinary-strike coins, selected for quality, and packaged at the mint so they're uncirculated and untarnished. Proof coins are specially struck on prepared blanks that give them a mirrorlike surface. They're minted separately from ordinary strikes and are intended only for proof sets. Please post a new question identifying which type of set you have so it can be valued. Thanks!
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NO US proof sets were made in 1965-1967 but they did make Special Mint Sets the coins in these sets do have some proof like details. Current retail value for a 1965 set is $8.00 issue price was $4.00
2010 Proof sets are currently available from the Royal Mint.
The US Mint did not produce any proof sets in 1943.
With both the 1966 Australian "Proof" and "Mint" sets, sets labelled "Commonwealth of Australia" include 5, 10 and 20 cent coins minted at the Royal Mint London. With sets labelled "Royal Australian Mint", all coins were minted at the Royal Australian Mint Canberra.
The U.S. did not produce any proof coins in 1965, 66 or 67. The Mint issued Special Mint Sets (SMS) instead of proof sets. Current value of a 1965 SMS is $11.00 retail.
No silver Proof sets were issued in the years given in this question. Proof Prestige sets were issued in 1986-1990 that have current retail values of $36.00. The standard proof sets are $6.00 each.
No, only one Proof set and one Mint set were issued in 1969.
Coins that are "proof" quality coins are more valuable than other minted coins. The reason seems to be that the blanks used are stamped into coins in a special way, and then I believe they are stamped again! If you buy any U.S. Mint Proof coins, you will pay a higher price than if you buy U.S. Mint Uncirculated coins. You will pay much more if you buy a U.S. Mint Proof Silver coin set! The price of silver has been going up, and I wish I could buy a lot more silver proof sets! Those mint sets will hold their value for a long time! Don't be shy about buying mint sets from the U.S. Mint. They are pretty reasonably priced, and they will definitely be brand new sets! You may find mint sets on sale a bit cheaper at other web sites, such as eBay.