1994 Silver Proof Set (BUY)
Face Value: $0.91
Original Issue Price: $21.00
Mintage: 636,009
In 1994 Silver Proof Set continued the new line of proof sets from the United States Mint which included coins minted in 90% silver. The sets remained steady sellers since their introduction in 1992.The sets contained the Lincoln Cent and Jefferson Nickel contained in the regular proof sets, plus the Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar minted in a composition of 90% silver.
The US Mint offered a fancier version of the silver proof set in the form of the 1994 Silver Premier Set. This set contained the same coins as the regular set, however it came in different packaging. This fancier set was priced at $37.50 and sold 149,320 units during 1994. The sales for this premier set showed a continuous decline from prior years.
The 1994 Silver Proof Set packaging was themed in black. The coins were placed within slots of a black cardboard and sealed into a plastic holder bearing the word "Silver." This holder was placed into a black cardboard box with silver printing explaining the contents.
