United States Mint Proof Set 1996

The 1996 Proof Set is the lowest mintage Proof Set of the 1990's. The coins included in this set are the following 5 coins: Lincoln Cent Jefferson Nickel Roosevelt Dime Washington Quarter Kennedy Half Dollar The proof coins in this set were struck at the San Francisco Mint. The term "Proof" refers to a method of manufacture and NOT the condition of a coin. Proof coins can usually be distinguished by their sharpness of detail, high wire edge, and extremely brilliant - mirror like surface. Proof coins are made from highly polished dies. The coinage blanks are also polished and cleaned. They are hand fed into a coinage press one at a time, with each blank receiving 2 or more strikes from the dies to bring up sharp - high relief details. It is done at slow speeds with extra pressure. Finished Proofs are individually inspected and handled by gloves or tongs prior to being placed in sonically sealed plastic cases. Own the highest quality U.S. coins of 1996 with this official U.S. Proof Set – with all 5 coins bearing the San Francisco "S" mint mark! Extra sharp images, mirrorlike surfaces, and struck in small quantities for collectors Clad Kennedy half dollar, Washington quarter and Roosevelt dime Jefferson nickel and Lincoln cent Sealed in U.S. Mint packaging Highlight your collection with the ultimate coins of 1996 – official Proof issues in the original hard plastic U.S. Mint holder.