United States Mint Proof Set – 1999 | Original Government Packaging

United States Mint Proof Set – 1999 | Original Government Packaging

An official 1999 United States Mint Proof Coin Set, issued by the U.S. Mint and preserved in its original government packaging.

This collectible set includes five proof coins struck at the San Francisco Mint, each bearing the “S” mint mark. Proof coins are produced using specially polished dies and carefully prepared planchets, resulting in coins with mirror-like backgrounds and frosted design elements, offering exceptional clarity and detail.

The coins are presented in the original transparent protective case with the distinctive purple presentation insert, accompanied by the official Certificate of Authenticity issued by the United States Mint.

The 1999 proof set contains the following denominations:

• Lincoln Cent

• Jefferson Nickel

• Roosevelt Dime

• Washington Quarter – Delaware (first issue of the 50 State Quarters Program)

• Kennedy Half Dollar

The 1999 issue is historically significant as it marks the first year of the United States 50 State Quarters Program, one of the most popular coin programs ever released by the U.S. Mint.

This set represents the standard copper-nickel clad proof edition, rather than the silver proof version produced separately for collectors.

United States Mint proof sets are valued by numismatists for their high-quality strike, official mint packaging, and representation of American coinage for a specific year.

Specifications

• Issuer: United States Mint

• Year: 1999

• Mint: San Francisco (S mint mark)

• Type: Annual Proof Coin Set

• Number of coins: 5

• Composition: Copper-nickel clad (standard issue)

• Packaging: Original U.S. Mint packaging with certificate

Condition

• Coins: Proof condition – preserved in original case

• Packaging: Very good condition with minor storage wear

Curated by Vayorin – House of Collectors