Coins - 2006 American Legacy
Collection Proof Coins Set - Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications
The 2006 American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set contained two commemorative silver dollars, a penny, a
nickel, a dime, five quarters, a half dollar and a golden dollar for a total of twelve coins.
A black open-ended envelope attached inside the back of the easel holds the Certificate of Authenticity. Folded
in half, the certificate easily slides into the open slot.
The front of the Certificate of Authenticity identifies the proof coins set with the title, "2006 United States
Mint American Legacy Collection™."
Inside the folded certificate, the Mint Director's message includes:
2006 United States Mint American Legacy Collection™
Certificate of Authenticity
The United States Mint is pleased to present the 2006 American Legacy Collection. By combining brilliant
proof versions of all United States circulating coinage with one proof silver dollar from each of the
commemorative coin programs for 2006, this is the most complete annual collection of genuine United States Mint
coins.
The undersigned hereby certifies that this proof set of 2006 United States coinage was produced by the
United States Mint. The proof versions of each circulating coin, as well as the proof San Francisco Old Mint
Silver Dollar, bear the "S" mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. The proof version of the
Benjamin Franklin "Founding Father" Silver Dollar carries the "P" mint mark of the United States Mint at
Philadelphia, also Franklin's adopted hometown. These commemorative coins were struck in accordance with
legislation passed by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush.
The set also features the 2006 "Return to Monticello" nickel - the final coin of the Westward Journey Nickel
Series™ - commemorating the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark expedition, along with
the 2006 issues from the 50 State Quarters® Program. The quarter dollars for 2006 honor Nevada, Nebraska,
Colorado, North Dakota and South Dakota.
United States Mint proof coins are produced from carefully selected coin blanks that have been burnished to
a high luster and struck on specially adapted coining presses. Each coin is struck at least twice to bring
forth the smallest detail with remarkable clarity.
Edmund C. Moy, Director, United States Mint
On the second half of the inside of the Certificate of Authenticity, the specifications for the five quarters
show:
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DENOMINATION
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Nevada
Quarter
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Nebraska
Quarter
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Colorado
Quarter
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North Dakota
Quarter
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South Dakota
Quarter
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OBVERSE
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George
Washington
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George
Washington
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George
Washington
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George
Washington
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George
Washington
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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John Flanagan
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John Flanagan
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John Flanagan
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John Flanagan
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John Flanagan
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REVERSE
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"The Silver State"
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"Chimney Rock"
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"Colorful Colorado"
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"Badlands with Bison"
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"Mt. Rushmore and Pheasant"
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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Don Everhart
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Charles L. Vickers
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Norman E. Nemeth
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Donna Weaver
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John Mercanti
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| COMPOSITION |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
STANDARD
WEIGHT |
5.670 grams |
5.670 grams |
5.670 grams |
5.670 grams |
5.670 grams |
STANDARD
DIAMETER |
0.955 inches
24.3 mm |
0.955 inches
24.3 mm |
0.955 inches
24.3 mm |
0.955 inches
24.3 mm |
0.955 inches
24.3 mm |
| EDGE |
Reeded |
Reeded |
Reeded |
Reeded |
Reeded |
The back of the Certificate contains the information and specifications for the other seven coins:
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DENOMINATION
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Cent
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Nickel
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Dime
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Half Dollar
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OBVERSE
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Lincoln
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Jefferson, 1800
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Roosevelt
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Kennedy
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| DESIGNER |
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Jamie Franki* |
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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Victor D. Brenner
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Donna Weaver
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John R. Sinnock
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Gilroy Roberts
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REVERSE
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Lincoln Memorial
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Monticello
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Torch,
Olive Branch,
Oak Branch
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Heraldic Eagle
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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Frank Gasparro
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Felix Schlag
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John R. Sinnock
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Frank Gasparro
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| COMPOSITION |
2.5% Copper
97.5% Zinc |
25% Nickel
75% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
8.33% Nickel
91.67% Copper |
STANDARD
WEIGHT |
2.500 grams |
5.000 grams |
2.268 grams |
11.340 grams |
STANDARD
DIAMETER |
0.750 inches
19.1 mm |
0.835 inches
21.2 mm |
0.705 inches
17.9 mm |
1.205 inches
30.61 mm |
| EDGE |
Plain |
Plain |
Reeded |
Reeded |
* Designer of the coin is from the United Sates Mint Artistic Infusion Program
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DENOMINATION
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Dollar
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Benjamin Franklin Dollar
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San Francisco Old Mint Dollar
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OBVERSE
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Sacagawea and her infant son
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Founding Father
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The Granite Lady
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| DESIGNER |
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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Glenna Goodacre
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Don Everhart
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Sherl J. Winter
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REVERSE
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Eagle in Flight
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Continental Currency Dollar
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1904 Liberty Head Silver Dollar Eagle Reverse
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SCULPTOR / ENGRAVER
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Thomas D. Rogers
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Donna Weaver
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George T. Morgan
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| COMPOSITION |
6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2.0% Nickel,
88.5% Copper |
90% Silver
10% Copper |
90% Silver
10% Copper |
STANDARD
WEIGHT |
8.100 grams |
26.730 grams nom. |
26.730 grams nom. |
STANDARD
DIAMETER |
1.043 inches
26.49 mm |
1.500 inches
38.10 mm |
1.500 inches
38.10 mm |
| EDGE |
Plain |
Reeded |
Reeded |
At the bottom of the chart, the US Mint added the maximum population notes for the commemorative coins:
Benjamin Franklin Founding Father Silver Dollar Mintage Limit 250,000 (All Options)
San Francisco Old Mint Silver Dollar Mintage Limit 500,000 (All Options)
The 2006 American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set provides two talismans to history with the two
commemorative silver dollars along with the beautiful proof versions of the 2006 circulating coinage. The
Certificate of Authenticity provides specifications for these beautiful coins. Click here: 2006 American Legacy Proof Coins Set to view
pictures and details of the full set.
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