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Coin Collecting News2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set™
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WASHINGTON – Collectors won’t want to miss placing their orders for the 2008 United States Mint 50 States Quarters Silver Proof SetTM at noon (ET) on February 25. What makes this year’s set of five commemorative state quarters so special? The set is composed solely of proof quarters honoring the last states in the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program®-Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii-all struck in 90% silver. Priced at $25.95, it is still one of the best deals around.
The term “proof” refers to a manufacturing process in which specially-treated coin blanks are struck multiple times using specially-polished dies. Proof coins-unlike coins produced for general circulation-are extraordinarily brilliant, with sharp relief and a mirror-like background. A frosted, sculpted foreground gives these coins a special cameo effect.
Each proof coin in the United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set bears the “S” mint mark denoting production at the United States Mint at San Francisco. The coins are sealed in a case that is housed in a specially printed box accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Collectors can order the 2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set and other genuine United States Mint products at our secure website, www.usmint.gov. Orders are also accepted at the toll-free number, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders.
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Since Congress created the United States Mint on April 2, 1792 the primary mission of the United States Mint is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the nation. As a self-funded agency, the United States Mint turns revenues beyond its operating expenses over to the General Fund of the Treasury.Other responsibilities, include: Maintaining physical custody and protection of the Nation's $100 billion of U.S. gold and silver assets, Manufacturing and selling platinum, gold, and silver bullion coins,Overseeing of production facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and West Point, as well as the U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
