New Orleans Rare Coins Collection 13 pt 2 D1
By Key Date Coins
Mar 29, 2023
148 Route 73 Suite 3-184 Voorhees, NJ 08043 USA, United States
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LOT 2420:

Group of 2 United States Mint Set in Original Government Packaging! From 1995-1996 with 20 Coins Inside!. This ...

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Auction took place on Mar 29, 2023 at Key Date Coins
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Group of 2 United States Mint Set in Original Government Packaging! From 1995-1996 with 20 Coins Inside!. This set had been viewed as a key date to a complete collection of Mint Sets. The 1995 Mint Set included uncirculated examples of the circulating coins issued during the year from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. The coins included the half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and cent. Additionally, there were two mint tokens included to represent each mint facility. The five coins and token from each mint facility were sealed within a separate pliofilm pack. Each coin was separate within its own compartment to prevent contact with the other coins. The two packs were placed within a vividly illustrated envelope marked “The 1995 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set”. The 1996 Mint Set was highlighted by the inclusion of a specially produced coin to mark the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime. As the coin was only available through the annual set. The 1996-W Roosevelt Dime was struck at the West Point Mint and carried the “W” mint mark. This extra coin was included in addition to the Kennedy Halves, Washington Quarters, Roosevelt Dimes, Jefferson Nickels, and Lincoln Cents struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. The 1996-W dime was significant, because unlike the other coins it would not be issued for circulation. Packaging for the set highlighted the 50th anniversary of the Roosevelt Dime and the special 1996-W issue on the outer envelope, certificate of authenticity, and an additional insert. The ten regular c