The official 10-coin United States Mint Proof Set� for 2002 is now available - the fourth annual set in the ten-year series celebrating each of the 50 states. Few coins today have the degree of artistry and detail that is so beautifully revealed in a proof coin. The set includes all five proof quarters issued under the 50 State Quarters� Program for 2002 and celebrates the unique heritage of the states - Tennessee "Musical Heritage"; Ohio "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers"; Louisiana "Louisiana Purchase"; Indiana "Crossroads of America"; and Mississippi the "Magnolia State." The set also include proof versions of the Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half-dollar and Golden Dollar - ten coins in all.
United States proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant with sharp relief and a mirror-like surface. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them a special "cameo" effect, created by the exacting proofing process. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure a sharp, high relief. The coins are then packaged in presentation cases to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.
From the birth of a child, to a graduation, the United States Mint Proof Set� is a gift of historic beauty and a lasting memento that only gets better with time.
You can also ensure that you don't miss future offerings by ordering through our online subscription service that will deliver proof sets to your door every year. Sign up to receive proof sets only or select other products as well, and rest easy knowing that your order is secure year after year.
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