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Comment: I recommend merging this content to United States Proof Set#Prestige proof sets (1983–1997), there's no need for a separate, duplicative article for this. Reywas92Talk 13:46, 30 June 2025 (UTC)
United States Prestige Proof Sets
The United States Prestige Proof Set is a type of proof coin set issued by the United States Mint annually from 1983 to 1997[1]. Each set includes proof versions of the circulating U.S. coins for that year together with one or more commemorative coins.
History
[edit]The Prestige Proof Set was first introduced in 1983, alongside the release of the 1983 Olympic silver dollar, the first commemorative coin issued by the U.S. Mint in nearly three decades[2]. The Mint designed the set to combine standard circulating coinage with commemorative coins in one package.
Each set was packaged in a hardcover, book-style case with a fitted insert and protective outer box[3]. The series was discontinued after 1997, as demand declined and the U.S. Mint shifted its focus to other collector-oriented products.
Design and Composition
[edit]The coins in the Prestige Proof Sets were struck at the San Francisco Mint[4]. The set included:
- Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Washington quarter, and Kennedy half dollar proof coins
- One commemorative silver dollar and optionally one commemorative half-dollar, depending on the year
The commemorative coins featured designs authorized by congressional coin programs[5] for each year. For example, the 1986 set included the Statue of Liberty Centennial silver dollar and half dollar, while the 1993 set featured coins from the Bill of Rights commemorative program.
Table of Prestige Proof Sets (1983–1997)
[edit]The following table lists each annual Prestige Proof Set, including images of the front (obverse), back (reverse), and presentation box.
| Year | Commemorative Half Dollar | Commemorative Dollar | Mintage | Obverse | Reverse | Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | none | 1984 Summer Olympics Dollar | 140,361 |  |
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| 1984 | none | 1984 Summer Olympics Dollar | 316,680 |  |
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| 1986 | Statue of Liberty Half Dollar | Statue of Liberty Dollar | 599,317 |  |
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| 1987 | none | United States Constitution Bicentennial Dollar | 435,495 |  |
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| 1988 | none | 1988 Summer Olympics Dollar | 231,661 |  |
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| 1989 | U.S. Congress Bicentennial Half Dollar | U.S. Congress Bicentennial Dollar | 211,807 |  |
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| 1990 | none | Eisenhower Centennial Dollar | 506,126 |  |
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| 1991 | Mount Rushmore Anniversary Half Dollar | Mount Rushmore Anniversary Dollar | 256,954 |  |
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| 1992 | 1992 Summer Olympics Half Dollar | 1992 Summer Olympics Dollar | 183,293 |  |
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| 1993 | Bill of Rights Half Dollar | Bill of Rights Dollar | 224,045 |  |
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| 1994 | 1994 World Cup Half Dollar | 1994 World Cup Dollar | 175,893 |  |
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| 1995 | Civil War Battlefield Half Dollar | Civil War Battlefield Dollar | 107,112 |  |
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| 1996 | Centennial Olympics Half Dollar (Soccer) | Centennial Olympics Dollar (Rowing) | 55,000 |  |
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| 1997 | none | Botanic Garden Dollar | 80,000 |  |
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Discontinuation
[edit]By the mid-1990s, sales of the Prestige Proof Set had declined compared to earlier years[3]. The final set was issued in 1997, after which the Mint ceased production of the series.
See Also
[edit]- United States Proof Set
- Commemorative coins of the United States
- List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1980s)
- List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1990s)
References
[edit]- ^ 8NS-104-94-077, Miscellaneous Correspondence & Memos, 1897-1994 (Report). United States Mint. 1994. p. 56. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Lange, David (2010). A Guide Book of United States Proof Sets (2nd ed.). Whitman Publishing. ISBN 978-0794828608.
- ^ a b Coin History: United States Prestige Proof Sets
- ^ What is a Prestige Proof Mint Set?
- ^ Commemorative Coins
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