Coin set
A coin set, or mint set, is a collection of uncirculated or proof coins, released by a mint. Such sets are usually released annually and often called a year set. They include sets of all the circulating coins of that year, as well as sets of commemorative coins.
Mint sets
[edit | edit source]The Royal Mint, Royal Australian Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, United States Mint and others mints all release sets of proof and uncirculated coins each year.[1]
Occasionally the coins for annual mint sets are struck with special coin dies. For example, the Danmarks Nationalbank issues a coin set each year with coins that are "much more clearly embossed than the ordinary coins in circulation."[2]
Early coin sets were issued in paper or cardboard folders which often led to toning, due to the sulphur content of the card.[3]
Coin collector sets
[edit | edit source]The Numismatic Guaranty Company allows coin collectors to build coin sets with graded coins. Collectors post images on their web site.[4] Many collectors collect coins which fill a coin set. There are coins in each series or set which are known as key date coins. They are valued by collectors because they are needed to complete coin sets.[5]
See also
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