1976 U.S. Proof Set - America’s Original Bicentennial Collector Set

Before America 250, there was America’s Bicentennial.

1776–1976 dual-date Bicentennial coins

The 1976 U.S. Proof Set was issued during one of the most patriotic moments in American history: the 200th anniversary of the United States. Now, as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, collectors are once again looking back at the coins that first captured America’s milestone birthday.

At the center of this historic set are the famous 1776–1976 dual-date Bicentennial coins. This powerful date appears on the Washington Quarter, Kennedy Half Dollar, and Eisenhower Dollar, instantly connecting the birth of the United States with its 200-year celebration. Today, that dual date feels more meaningful than ever as America enters its next major anniversary era.

This complete 1976 U.S. Proof Set includes six official U.S. Mint Proof coins, each struck with sharp detail and brilliant mirror-like fields. The Bicentennial Quarter, Half Dollar, and Dollar feature special one-year reverse designs created specifically for the Bicentennial celebration, making this set one of the most recognizable modern U.S. Mint releases.

For collectors, this is not just another proof set. It is a time capsule from 1976, a direct link to America’s Bicentennial, and a natural companion piece to the upcoming America 250 coin programs. As 2026 brings renewed national attention to patriotic coinage, the 1976 Proof Set offers a historic and affordable way to own the original anniversary tribute.

Why Collectors Want It

The famous 1776–1976 dual date makes this set instantly stand out from standard U.S. Proof Sets.

It was issued for America’s Bicentennial, making it especially relevant as the nation approaches America 250.

The set includes three special Bicentennial designs: the Quarter, Half Dollar, and Dollar.

Each coin was struck in Proof quality by the U.S. Mint for collectors.

It is an affordable historic collectible with strong patriotic appeal.

Product Specifications

Year: 1976
Mint: San Francisco Mint
Mint Mark: S
Finish: Proof
Number of Coins: 6
Set Type: U.S. Mint Proof Set
Packaging: Original U.S. Mint Proof Set packaging
Historical Theme: United States Bicentennial
Dual Date Coins: 1776–1976 Quarter, Half Dollar, and Dollar
Included Coins: Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Bicentennial Quarter, Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollar, Eisenhower Bicentennial Dollar