May 15, 2002
United States Mint to Offer Combined Proof Sets
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First Time Opportunity Helps Collectors Complete Most Popular Set
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced that proof sets
dated 1999, 2000 and 2001 will be available as a three-set offer beginning
May 29, 2002. These sets are the unsold remaining inventory from the first
three years of the 50 State Quarters® Program. This will allow customers
who may have missed the first three years of United States Mint Proof Sets
containing the state quarters the opportunity to obtain a complete set of
the entire 10-year series.
The United States Mint will offer 150,000 combined proof sets (1999,
2000, 2001 as a three-set package) for $94.95 each, with no order limits.
This new product will also be offered as part of the Mint’s bulk program
at $79.95 for orders over one hundred sets.
Each of the three 10-coin United States Mint Proof Sets include proof
versions of that year’s Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime,
Kennedy half dollar, and the Golden Dollar - which was first offered in
year 2000 - in one sealed presentation case. A separate presentation case
contains proof versions of the quarters from each state honored that year.
1999 – Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut
2000 – Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire,
Virginia
2001 – New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Vermont and Kentucky
“These sets continue to be the most popular numismatic products in
history,” said United States Mint Director, Henrietta Holsman Fore. “We
are pleased to offer collectors who may have missed out on previous year’s
sets this opportunity to collect the entire ten-year series.”
The combined proof sets can be purchased two ways. First, they can be
purchased online using the United States Mint’s secure website at http://www.usmint.gov.
Second, you may call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). 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).
Please allow approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Contact: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Website: www.usmint.gov |
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