The 1961 Proof Set sales left higher from the prior year and exceeded the 3 million set sales mark with 3,028,244 sets sold. This represented quite an astounding rise from sales levels of just ten years ago when less than 60,000 sets had been sold. The Proof Set had become established as an annual staple for all types of coin collectors.
Each set contained the same line up of five coins to which collectors had become accustomed. The coins included the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Franklin Half. These coins had a face value of .91, but were sold as a set of high quality packaged proof coins for $2.10 per set.
1961 Proof coins can be found with brilliant, cameo, or deep cameo finishes. The cameo and deep cameo coins are most desirable and can carry strong premiums for top grade examples.
The packaging for the sets consisted of the familiar outer yellow envelope with the Treasury Department markings. The coins were sealed within individual compartments of a plastic cellophane. A foil sealed with US Mint Philadelphia was also included, indicating the mint of origin for the coins.
Face Value: $0.91
Original Issue Price: $2.10
Mintage: 3,028,244
