The 1954 Proof Set continued the annual coin sets produced by the United States Mint for coin collectors. The number of sets jumped to 233,300, an increase of more than 100,000 sets from the prior year. The Proof Set offering from the United States Mint continued to gain popularity and drive mintages higher.
Each set contained proof versions of each coin issued for circulation that year. All coins were produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The set included the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Franklin Half Dollar. Most proof coins featured a brilliant proof finish, although some coins featured cameo or deep cameo finishes. These coins are in high demand with modern coin collectors and drive high premiums above brilliant proof coins.
The 1954 Proof Set was packaged in the familiar small sized box that had been in use for several years. The proof coins were each placed within individual cellophane sleeves, which were stapled at the top and wrapped in tissue paper. This was placed in the small square box, which was sealed shut with tape.
1954 Proof Set
- Face Value: $0.91
- Original Issue Price: $2.10
- Mintage: 233,300
