The 2005 proof set includes the 2005-dated Sacagawea "Golden Dollar" plus the five 2005-dated quarters in the ten-year 50 State Quarters Program, along with the 2005-dated penny, nickel, dime, and half-dollar. The year 2005 quarters honor California, Minnesota, Oregon, Kansas, and West Virginia. Struck primarily for collectors, proof coins from the U.S. Mint set the international standard for numismatic excellence. The proof coins offer brilliant artistry, fine craftsmanship, and enduring quality.
To achieve their striking beauty, proof coin blanks are fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies. Then, each coin is struck at least twice to ensure fine detail. The result is a frosted image that appears on a mirror-like background. Each coin is produced by the San Francisco Mint facility, bears the "S" mint mark.
Packaging: Two hard plastic cases inserted into specially printed sleeves and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Mintage:
| San Francisco Proof | Issue Price |
| 2,275,000 | $22.95 |
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