2011 Silver Proof Sets Go On Sale by U.S. Mint

The U.S. Mint began selling the 2011 Silver Proof Set last week on January 25, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The 2011 Proof Set consists of 14 different coins which include the Shield cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half dollar, Native American dollar, four different Presidential dollars and finally, the five different America the Beautiful quarters.

The price of the 14-coin Silver Proof Set was $67.95 each if purchased directly from the U.S. Mint. All 14 coins in the 2011 Silver Proof Set will contain an S mintmark since all coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint. Additionally, the Dime, five different Quarters and Half Dollar will be composed of 90% silver. With the silver coins included in the set, the intrinsic value of the silver alone is about $35 at the time of issue.

To purchase the 2011 Silver Proof Set, visit the U.S. Mint website at www.USMint.gov.