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Between 1965 and 1967, coin collectors had access to a unique series from the United States Mint, the Special Mint Sets. These sets came to be during a temporary discontinuation of the annual Proof Sets and were introduced in response to a coin shortage during the 1960s. Secure a piece of history with the iconic and final year of issue of the Special Mint Set, available online from Bullion Shark!
The SMS series, issued from 1965 to 1967, has become widely popular amongst collectors today. This series was introduced to appease collectors in the absence of the annual collector sets issued by the mint. This series only lasted 3 years and then in 1968 the proof and mint sets made their return. These coins have the special SMS finish which is unique to these sets, and not the same as a business strike or proof strike coin.
With mintages that were merely a fraction of the number of circulation coins produced during those years, the SMS series is regarded as a rarity similar to the proof sets. Only 1,863,344 1967 SMS sets were ever produced making it the rarest set in the series. Its distinct finish sets it apart, which is characterized by a crisper strike and enhanced detailing. The 1967 Special Mint is an excellent addition to any coin collection and the series has become coveted by collectors today.These sets possess significant collectible value today and serve as ideal gifts for enthusiasts of numismatics. Add the final and lowest mintage year of the Special Mint Set to your collection today.
Why Collect The 1967 Special Mint Set?
- Final year of issue of the SMS.
- Lowest mintage set in the series.
- Comes with the original U.S. Mint packaging.
- All coins are in pristine condition.
- Each of the 5 coins features the unique SMS finish, different from proof and business strike coins.
- These coins were minted in very limited quantities compared to circulated coins during these years.
1967 Special Mint Set Coin Details:
Lincoln cent: 95% copper, 5% zinc
Jefferson nickel: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Roosevelt dime: 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center
Washington quarter: 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center
Kennedy half dollar: 40% silver, 60% copper
Finish: Special SMS finish
History and Value: Special Mint Sets (SMS) were produced by the United States Mint from 1965 to 1967. These sets were introduced as an alternative to Proof Sets during a time when the U.S. Mint temporarily halted proof coin production due to rising demand for coinage for regular circulation.
Special Mint Sets contained coins with a finish that was somewhere between that of regular business strikes and proof coins. They were made using specially polished dies and planchets, resulting in coins with sharper details and a more mirrored surface compared to regular circulation strikes, but not as reflective or as sharply detailed as proof coins.
These sets were only produced for three years, making them relatively scarce compared to other types of U.S. Mint products. As a result, they have gained popularity among collectors, especially those interested in modern U.S. coinage. These sets in their original packaging and pristine condition have become highly sought after by collectors.
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