Cameo Proof
Investing In State Quarter Proof Sets
When the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act was signed into law in 1997, it had a triple purpose..The program hoped to encourage knowledge in our youth about each state’s history and culture, as well as their contribution to the Union. Second, it wanted to commemorate the states that make up the United States of America.The third goal was to help inspire a new generation of coin collectors.
The first 5 quarters were released in 1999 and then 5 more were released each year after.The commemorative quarter for Hawaii, the final state to join the United States,was released in November 2008, bring an end to the ten year program.
The state quarter program was a huge success.It has been estimated that 147 million of United States citizens collected the state quarters
issued in the program’s ten year run.As most other coins a proof set for each year was also minted for collectors as well.
The San Francisco mint was the only mint to product proof state quarters.This is unlike regular state quarters, which were minted by the mint facilities in Denver and Philadelphia.The minting process utilizes special coin blanks and polish dies to strike the coin multiple times.It produces mirror-like backgrounds and sharp features.The foreground is frosted and sculpted in order to give the coin a cameo-like appearance.
Quarter proof sets are typically more prized by numismatists, or coin collectors.There are several reasons.One, the special minting process results in the highest quality state quarters.Two, the fact that these sets are purchased directly from the United States Mint, rather than put into circulation, also adds to their value.Uncirculated coins tend to have less wear and tear than those released into circulation.
Since proof coins are produced in smaller quantities, it also increase the value.The rarer the coin, the more valuable.The 2008 quarter proof sets, for example, doubled in value in less than one year’s time.Proof sets from the beginning of the program are now valued as high as $50 to $60.
These sets are likely to continue climbing in value.
A proof set also comes with an authenticity certification.They are also specially packaged by the United States Mint.Since this package process is not provided for circulated coins, it gives proof sets more value.
The quarter proof sets were sold through the United States Mint originally.Now you can buy them from various dealers who resell the sets.You can even find them onplace like ebay.
With the state quarter craze, a new interest in coin collecting was sparked across the ountry.Many citizens started their collection with the quarter proof sets.New state quarter investors are best to start with the 1999 quarters since those will likely be the most difficult to find.
A good place to get started collecting state quarter sets is with the 1999 state quarter proof set.
00009.m2tsRare Coin Collection 78 Ike Cameo Proof set
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Smashbox Proof Cream Eye Liner Palette (Unboxed) 1.5g/0.053oz w/ Mini Applicator Brush $39.90 Shades: Lava, Picasso, Midnight Purple, Midnight Brown, Putty, Caviar, Thunder, Midnight Green, Deep Bronze & Cameo… |
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Bodyography Canvas Eye Mousse Cameo, 0.22 oz $16.00 Create the perfect eye look with this vitamin-fortified, hydrating and crease proof formula. Bodyography’s eye mousse base creates a smooth finish for flawless makeup application. This shadow base contains Dermaxyl for anti-aging, Vitamins A, C and E which protect, brighten, and mask the appearance of eye area darkness…. |
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CONCORD CAMEO 3-ring pocket black proof book for up to 300 4×5 photos – 4×5 $64.80 photo albums: Our binder style album is specially made for storing a large number of photos. Initial capacity is 35 black pages 210 photos back/front – can increase to 50 pages 300 photos back/front with the addition of refills sold separately. Your 4″x5″ prints are neatly arranged in 100 acid free pockets. When open you see “6-photos-at-a-time”. Customers tell us that they enjoy this large c… |
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Flashpoint Proof Album Synthetic Fabric Series, Holds 200 4×6 Photos, With Front Window Opening, Color: White Cover with White Pages. $19.99 … |
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Cameo and Brilliant Proof: Coinage of the 1950 to 1970 Era $34.65 Cameo and Brilliant Proof: Coinage of the 1950 to 1970 Era… |
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Franklin Silver Half Dollar Coin 1955 Proof – Graded by NGC as Proof 67 (PF 67) $191.95 This is a stunning and uncommon 1955 silver Franklin half dollar. Though hard to see in the photographs this coin has a nice frosty cameo on both sides, and just missed a cameo designation from NGC. Fairly graded as PF 67, uncommon in this condition…. |
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1976 U.S. Bicentennial Proof Coin Set with the 1776-1976 Patriotic designs has six Proof clad Coins in all. $6.45 - Hurray for the 1776-1976 Mint Date! Wow! The 1976 U.S. Proof Coins sets are over 35 years old, yet are still available. - The various “Proof” coins are generally one of the most desirable U.S. coinage collectables in the U.S. - The U.S. “Proof” Coinage Production Process involves: The preparation and the polishing of the coinage striking dies surfaces; The Proof Coins can be distinguished from … |
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2011 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (PS4) $87.40 1 troy ounce 2011 Silver Proof Coin from the United States Mint. 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary for the minting of the Silver American Eagle and the proof edition is highly collectible…. |