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The 1960 Proof Set by the US Mint contained five coins for a face value of $.91 and original price of $2.10.
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The 1970 Proof Set sold for $5.00 and contained $.91 in face value.
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The 1976 three piece proof set was the first specialty proof set made by the US Mint. Furthermore, they sold the celebratory three coin set for several years into1982.
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The US Mint offered six coins in the 1976 annual proof set. The set contained clad coins, not silver, and included the bicentennial versions of the dollar, half dollar and quarter.
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The 1981 proof set continued the smaller package and was the last year for the Susan B. Anthony dollar in the US Mint's annual proof set.
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The 1983 Prestige Set contained six coins in a leather book. The sixth coin, a silver dollar, commemorated the Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles in 1984.
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As the first Prestige Set, the 1983 set's certificate was special.
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The 1984 Prestige Set continued to honor the American Olympic athletes and the games in Los Angeles with the second Olympic Silver dollar minted by the US Mint.
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The US Mint's second Prestige Set in 1984 follows the same format as the first including the Certificate of Authenticity.
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After not producing a Prestige Set in 1985, the United States Mint resumed the program in 1986 with a whole new size and look to the package.
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The US Mint introduced a new look and size for the 1986 Prestige Set but their Certificate follows a similar format as the two earlier sets.
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The 1987 Prestige Set commemorated the bicentennial of the framing of Constitution of the United States during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 1987 Prestige Set recognized the artist for the commemorative US Constitution silver dollar and identified the coin specifications.
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Page 1 of the US Constitution commemorated by the silver dollar in the 1987 Prestige Set for its bicentennial framing during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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Page 2 of the US Constitution commemorated by the silver dollar in the 1987 Prestige Set for its bicentennial framing during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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Page 3 of the US Constitution commemorated by the silver dollar in the 1987 Prestige Set for its bicentennial framing during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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Page 4 of the US Constitution commemorated by the silver dollar in the 1987 Prestige Set for its bicentennial framing during the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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With the 1988 Prestige Set, the US Mint again commemorated the Olympic games by honoring the American athletes participating in the Winter and Summer Games.
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The 1988 Prestige Set included a Certificate of Authenticity recognizing the artists for the 1988 US Olympic silver dollar and identifying the coin specifications.
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The US Mint recognized 200 years of the Congress of the United States in the 1989 Prestige Set from 1789 to1989.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 1989 Prestige Set included the artists for the commemorative Congressional coins, a message from the Mint and the specifications.
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In 1990, the US Mint's Prestige Set recognized Dwight D. Eisenhower both as a five-star general and as President of the United States in the commemorative silver dollar.
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The US Mint added a Certificate of Authenticity with the 1990 Prestige Set including the artists for the commemorative Eisenhowerl coin, a Mint message and the specifications,
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With the 1991 Prestige Set, the US Mint helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mount Rushmore with commemorative silver dollar and clad half dollar coins.
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The 1991 Prestige Set Certificate of Authenticity highlighted the artistry of the four designers and recognized the importance of Mount Rushmore in its 50th year.
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Though the games were not held in the US, the Mint honored the American Olympic athletes with both a clad half dollar and a silver dollar in the 1992 Prestige Set.
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The 1992 Prestige Set included an informative certificate authenticating the coins and provided information about the designers and the specifications.
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The United States Mint began providing Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets in 1993. One of the first included the 1993 Bill of Rights commemorative silver half dollar.
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In the 1993 Prestige Set, the US Mint recognized the Bill of Rights and the Father of the Bill of Rights, James Madison, with two commemorative coins - both silver.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 1993 Prestige Set provided the artists for the commemorative coins along with the Mint's message and the coins' specifications.
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Image of the Bill of Rights recognized along with James Madison in the 1983 Prestige Set with commemorative silver dollar and clad half dollar coins.
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The 1993 proof set continued the purple packaging introduced in 1984 and contained five coins at a face value of $0.91.
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The US Mint enclosed a Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications with each 1993 Proof Set. The content can be viewed here.
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Another of the first Young Collector Edition Coin Sets was the 1993 World War II commemorative clad half dollar recognizing the 50th Anniversary.
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The US Mint celebrated the first World Cup Soccer Championship played in the US in the 1994 Prestige Set with commemorative silver dollar and clad half dollar coins.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 1994 Prestige Set utilized the World Cup USA 1994 logo in addition to providing the US Mint's message, artists and coin specifications.
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Taking advantage of younger people's interest in sports and soccer, the Mint developed Young Collector Edition Coin Sets for the 1994 World Cup Soccer commemorative clad half dollar.
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In 1995, the Mint provided three different Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets with two for the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996. The first of the Olympic coin sets was a basketball half dollar.
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In 1995, the Mint offered three Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets with two for the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. The second Olympic coin set included a baseball clad half dollar.
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In 1995, the Mint offered three Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets with one recognizing the Civil War Battlefields and helping preserve their history with a clad half dollar coin.
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The 1995 Prestige Set recognized the importance of saving our national heritage with Civil War Battlefield Preservation comemmorative coins.
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The 1995 Prestige Set Certificate of Authenticity highlighted the artistry of the designers and recognized the importance of history.
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In 1996, the Mint continued the coin sets for the Young Collectors Olympic Games Series recognizing the Atlanta Centennial Games with a third coin - a clad half dollar for swimming.
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In 1996, the last of the coin sets for the Young Collectors Olympic Games Series commemorates the Atlanta Centennial Games with the sport of soccer on a clad half dollar.
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In the summer of 1996, Atlanta hosted the 100th anniversary of the Modern Olympic Games. The 1996 Prestige Set honored the games and the athletes.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 1996 Prestige Set recognized the coin specifications and the designers of the commemorative coins.
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In 1996, commemorating 150 years of collecting, the Mint offered a silver dollar in their Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets for the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution.
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The final Prestige Set in 1997 celebrated the U.S. Botanical Gardens with a beautiful silver dollar highlighting the national flower, the rose.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the1997 Prestige Set explained the commemorative coin helped fund the mission of the Botanic Garden.
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For the proof set packaging from 1994 through 1998, the US Mint used green colors. The 1997 proof set included five coins for a face value of $0.91.
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The US Mint enclosed a folded card stock Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications with each 1997 Proof Set. The content can be viewed here.
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In 1998, the United States Mint recognized and honored the Black Revolutionary War Patriots with an uncirculated silver dollar in their Young Collectors Edition Coin Sets.
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With the new state quarter program, the US Mint introduced a new type of packaging. The 2002 proof set included ten coins with a face value of $2.91.
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The US Mint enclosed a folded card stock Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications for each of the ten coins inside the 2002 Proof Set box. View the content here.
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The 2005 American Legacy Proof Coins Set contains a Certificate of Authenticity providing details about all of the coins in the set including their artists, designs, sizes and metal composition.
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In 2005, the US Mint introduced the American Legacy Collection. The first contained two commemorative dollars and the 11-piece proof coins set in a large and handsome black display.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 2006 American Legacy Proof Coins Set provides details of all of the coins in the set including their artists, designs, sizes and metal composition.
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In 2006, the 2nd American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set gives us another American symbol with the US Capitol's iconic iron clad dome along with the Statue of Freedom standing tall on top.
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Along with a larger number of coins, the 2007 American Legacy Proof Coins Set contains a certificate with specifications about each of the coins including their artistry and composition.
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For the 16 coins in the 2007 American Legacy Collection Proof Coins Set, the US Mint chose the symbol of the White House with its columns, ornate windows and flag waving on the front cover.
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The beautiful, large display case shows off the fifteen proof coins set with the 2008 collection of the circulating coins and the commemorative Bald Eagle silver dollar produced by the US Mint.
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The Certificate of Authenticity for the 2008 American Legacy Proof Coins Set highlights the specifications about each of the fifteen coins including their artistry and composition.
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For the Monthly Greater Atlanta Coin Show, these notes and comments provide highlights for each of the 2008 coin shows by month.
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Visit the notes and comments summarizing the monthly coin show for each of the Greater Atlanta Coin Shows in 2009.
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With the variety of coins being offered by the US Mint, the 2009 Proof Set included eighteen coins in four separate lenses for a total face value of $7.19.
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The US Mint enlarged the Certificate of Authenticity to include all of the information for 18 coins in the 2009 proof set and double-folded the card.
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Instead of plain or reeded, the 2009 Proof Set presidential dollars include stars, an inscription, the year and the mint mark on their edges.
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Welcome to the Greater Atlanta Coin Show comments for the 2010 monthly shows.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Shows' general information includes bourse chairman and coin show security information along with a brief history of the coin shows.
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The US Mint offered beautiful proof coins sets in 2005 through 2008 under their trademarked name, American Legacy Collection.
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These coin show articles alert you to simple tips to increase your safety and security while visiting coin shows and while buying or selling coins on the internet.
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The coin shows' weblog with comments about coin shows, coins, bullion and other collectible interests.
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You don't have to be a bibliophile to enjoy books. And, you don't have to be a collector to enjoy the books and stores we offer.
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Buying coins on the internet can be fun and easy, but you should be cautious when buying from unknown sources. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Show has a new coin challenge. The image is a small portion of a coin, and the challenge is to determine which coin and whether it is from the obverse or reverse design.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Show provides a coin challenge consisting of images or questions with corresponding hints. The coin challenge answers are posted after sufficient time for people to review.
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The monthly Greater Atlanta Coin Shows welcome collectors, investors and individuals interested in buying or selling coins, currency, bullion (gold, silver, platinum) and jewelry.
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In addition to the monthly coin show, you can purchase coins via recognized coin dealers on the internet.
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Questions and suggestions about the Monthly Greater Atlanta Coin Shows can be sent to the bourse chairman or to the webmaster.
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For fun, we've taken cost of living information for the Proof Set years and charted them in historical and current dollars. Interesting.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Show Dealers buy and sell rare coins, currency, gold and silver bullion and can buy your old gold and silver jewelry.
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From early cavemen to modern day society, jewelry remains an important adornment as fun and functional, strikingly beautiful and expensive or both.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Shows' location and driving directions include the Holiday Inn Select inside I-285 on Chamblee-Dunwoody Road.
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Whether you like collectibles, entertainment, news, home and garden, hobbies or other magazines, they add fun to the mailbox and reading enjoyment.
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Money still turns the wheels of civilization, and money products remain a necessity to help those wheels turn.
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The US Mint first sold Prestige Sets in 1983 and ended in 1997. The Prestige Sets contain standard issue proof coins and one or two proof commemorative coins.
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Take a look at these products relating to coin collecting and the art and fun of numismatics.
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The US Mint first sold Proof Sets to the general populace in 1858, but have only offered them consistently year after year since 1968.
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The US Mint's production of proof sets varies by year. This list shows the number of proof sets minted by year their issue price, number of coins and their face value.
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Visiting a coin show should be a safe experience. Look at these coin show security tips before you leave home to increase your safety.
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Visiting a coin show should be a safe experience with security overseeing the bourse floor. Look at these coin show security tips to increase your safety from sleight of hand criminals.
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Visiting a coin show should be a safe experience. Look at these coin show security tips for when you arrive at the coin show's venue to increase your safety.
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Visiting a coin show should be a safe experience. Look at these coin show security tips for when you are leaving the coin show's venue to increase your safety.
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Selling coins on the internet can bring in cash and allow you to upgrade your collection. But, there can be pitfalls for the unwary. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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The Greater Atlanta Coin Shows are held monthly with a show on each of the Sunday dates noted on the schedule.
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Take a look at the coin shows and their monthly comments. We've included highlights from each of the recent shows.
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Most collectors collect many things. In addition to coins, we offer sports memorabilia and other collectibles to help you find that perfect item to add to your collection.
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Relating to the coin show, we've included some area and national coin clubs' information along with a few metals markets resources.
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Whether you want to improve your writing skills or learn how to publish a book, we offer products to help you get started.
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The US Mint developed special Young Collector's Edition coin sets to help young people learn about our coins and special events, historical and current, important to the US heritage.
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