Group of 2 United States Mint Set in Original Government Packaging! From 2005-2006 with 42 Coins Inside!. The ...

Group of 2 United States Mint Set in Original Government Packaging! From 2005-2006 with 42 Coins Inside!. The 2005 Mint Set was the first year to include coins struck with the so-called “satin finish” and 2006 will continue this trend. The satin finish is created by sandblasting blanks prior to striking, which results in coins with frosted, less reflective surfaces. The 2005 Mint Set included a total of 22 different coins. This included Philadelphia and Denver Mint strikes for the Lincoln Cent, two Westward Journey Nickels, Roosevelt Dime, Kennedy Half Dollar, and Sacagawea Dollar. The 2005 State Quarters were also included, which featured California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and West Virginia. The Philadelphia Mint envelope including a picture of Betsy Ross Sewing The American Flag with a blue color scheme. The Denver Mint envelope had the same image, themed in red. Each envelope contained two separate cellophane packs containing the coins. The 2006 set marked the “Return to Monticello” for the Jefferson Nickel, which saw its original reverse design restored, paired with a new obverse design from Jamie Franki. Each set would include a total of 20 coins. Satin finish examples from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints were included for the Sacagawea Dollar, Kennedy Half Dollar, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, and Lincoln Cent. Continuing to be a highlight of the annual coin set were the five State Quarters. The 2006 releases honored Nevada, Nebraska, Colorado, North Dakota, and South Dakota, which were the thirty-sixth to fortieth states to join the union. Packaging remained within a similar style with the coins included in four different mylar packs. Two represented coins from the Philadelphia Mint, while the other two represented coins from the Denver Mint. These were placed along with a certificate of authenticity into illustrated outer envelopes, which featured depictions of the Liberty Bell and the mountains of Colorado.