Whitman Expo
1996-S Prestige Proof Set Cent-$1 PR 7 Coins Values
Details
Original Packaging: A two-piece, transparent plastic casing with frosted borders held a green fiberboard insert containing holes for the coins. This was slipped into a green cardboard box upon which the words “UNITED STATES MINT PROOF SET • 1996” were printed in silver script.
Commentary: Not since 1960 had there been a regular Proof set with such a modest mintage! Interest in these sets was perhaps at an all-time low, as they competed with silver Proof sets, commemorative coins, and American Eagle bullion coins for the collector’s disposable income. While the current value of uncertified 1996 sets is surprisingly low, it is likely that this set will prove to be a winner in the long run.
This year’s Prestige Proof set featured one clad half dollar and one silver dollar from among the several issues of the 1996 Olympiad. This set had a shockingly low mintage of only 55,000 units sold! As noted for the Premier Proof sets, however, the coins themselves were available in much larger numbers, and it is only the unique packaging option that is rare. Should a broader market for these rare variants ever emerge, this set will become a highly sought item.
This coin is made of Silver (commemorative dollar only) and has a current melt value of $56.51
Source: Whitman
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
55,000
Coinage Type:
Proof Set
Coinage Years:
1936-
Composition:
Silver (commemorative dollar only)
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Prestige Proof Set
Variety 2:
7 Coins
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Design Details
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