 2002
Proof Sets
Available May 1st.
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Popular 10-Coin and 5-Coin Sets Contain Quarters Honoring
Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi.
The United States Mint is pleased to announce that the 2002 United
States Mint Proof Set®, including the 2002 proof Golden Dollar and the
five new proof quarters of 2002 issued under the 50 State Quarters®
Program, will be available at 12:00 Noon EDT on May 1, 2002.
The 10-Coin United States Mint Proof Set™ is available at $19.95
and contains proof versions of the Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel,
Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar, and the new Golden Dollar in one
sealed presentation case. A separate presentation case contains proof
versions of the quarters from each state honored this year - Tennessee,
Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. The 5-Coin 50 State Quarters
Proof Set™ may be purchased separately for $13.95.
Proof coins are manufactured at the San Francisco Mint facility using
specially prepared, highly polished dies. Bearing the "S" Mint
mark, each coin is struck at least twice to ensure the finest detail in
a frosted cameo image on a bright, mirror-like background. The sealed
cases containing the coins are inserted into a specially printed sleeve
and accompanied by an official United States Mint Certificate of
Authenticity.
There are no household order limits. Customers may order as many sets
as they wish while supplies last. This product is also available through
the United States Mint’s Subscription Program. For more information
about this convenient ordering method, please visit http://www.usmint.gov.
Customers can purchase the 2002 United States Mint Proof Sets three
ways: First, they can be purchased online using the United States Mint’s
secure website at http://www.usmint.gov. Second, they can call
1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Third, mail orders may be sent to United
States Mint, P.O. Box 382601, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-8601. A shipping and
handling fee of $3.95 per order will be added to all domestic orders.
Hearing and speech impaired customers may order by calling
1-888-321-MINT (6468) (TTY). Please allow approximately 4 to 6 weeks for
delivery.
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