2003 United States Mint Silver Proof Set (V03)

Enjoy proof sets that are considered to be the finest examples of U.S. coinage available. Proof coins are struck from specially selected and polished planchets (coin blanks). The dies used to strike these coins are specially prepared as well and highly polished. The planchets are hand fed into the striking press and special care is taken during the handling and packaging of the proof coins. Proof coins are struck twice to ensure an increased sharpness in detail. The coins also exhibit a mirror finish because of the polished die and planchet.

The United States Mint Silver Proof Set includes all five new quarters issued in 2003 through the 50 State Quarters Program - Illinois "Land of Lincoln", Alabama "Spirit of Courage", Maine "Pemaquid Point Light", Missouri "Corps of Discovery", and Arkansas "Natural Resources." The Roosevelt dime, the Kennedy half dollar and the five new quarters are minted in 90 percent silver - generally referred to as "coin silver." The set also includes proof versions of the Lincoln cent, the Jefferson nickel, and the Golden Dollar featuring the Native American woman Sacagawea, who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition - ten coins in all.

These sets come to you in the original government packaging with the Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint.

Mintage:

San Francisco Proof	Issue Price
1,125,755	$31.95