2004-dated United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set
Available April 5
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New Five-Coin Set Features Silver Proof Versions of Quarters Honoring
Michigan, Florida, Texas, Iowa and Wisconsin
WASHINGTON – United States Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore today
announced that, for the first time, the United States Mint is offering
collectors a five-coin set featuring only the 2004-dated commemorative
quarter-dollar coins in lustrous coin silver (90 percent silver), beginning
at noon (Eastern Time) on April 5, 2004.
“It was your enthusiasm that made the 50 State Quarters Program coins the
most popular coin program in American history,” said Director Fore in her
letter to collectors that accompanies the new set, “and it was your
suggestion that we create this proof set. It is extraordinarily beautiful in
silver.”
Priced at $23.95, the United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof
Set includes all five new quarters issued in 2004 in the 50 State Quarters
Program – Michigan “Great Lakes State,” Florida “Gateway to Discovery,”
Texas “The Lone Star State,” Iowa “Foundation in Education,” and Wisconsin
“Forward.”
Each of these beautiful silver proof coins has a distinctive cameo
appearance created by the contrast of a finely detailed frosted foreground
against a shimmering mirror-like background. Produced at the United States
Mint at San Francisco, the coins bear the “S” mint mark. The sealed cases
containing the coins are inserted into a specially printed sleeve and are
accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Because we expect demand for the United States Mint 50 State Quarters
Silver Proof Set to be high, customers are encouraged to place orders early.
The United States Mint reserves the right to limit quantities and may
discontinue accepting orders at any time.
Customers can purchase the United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver
Proof Set online through the United States Mint’s secure website at
www.usmint.gov, or by calling toll-free 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468) 8:00 a.m.
to midnight (E.T.), seven days a week. Hearing- and speech-impaired
customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468) 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(E.T.), Monday through Friday.
Contact: Press inquiries: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)
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