The 2008 United States Mint Proof Set® contains 14 coins, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Included in this set are four Presidential $1 Coins honoring the past Presidents of the United States: James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, the final five quarters from the 50 State Quarters® Program for the year: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii, as well as the Lincoln cent, the Jefferson nickel, the Roosevelt dime, the Kennedy half-dollar, and the Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea.

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The 2008 United States Mint Silver Proof Set™ contains 14 coins, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. Included in this set are four Presidential $1 Coins honoring past Presidents of the United States: James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren; the final five quarters from the 50 State Quarters® Program: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii; and the Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half-dollar, and Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea. Distinguishing this collection are the dime, half-dollar and five state quarters, all of which are produced in lustrous 90% silver.

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This series enters its final year honoring the states in the order in which they were admitted into the Union. The 2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Proof Set™ features five new quarter designs: Oklahoma’s “Scissortail Flycatcher,” New Mexico’s “Land of Enchantment,” Arizona’s “Grand Canyon State,” Alaska’s “The Great Land,” and Hawaii’s “King Kamehameha I.” Struck in 90% silver, this genuine United States Mint Proof Set not only celebrates the natural beauty and history of the United States, it also makes an impressive gift for friends and family.

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This set enters its tenth and final year honoring the states in the order in which they were admitted into the Union. The 2008 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Proof Set™ features five new quarter designs: Oklahoma’s “Scissortail Flycatcher,” New Mexico’s “Land of Enchantment,” Arizona’s “Grand Canyon State,” Alaska’s “The Great Land,” and Hawaii’s “King Kamehameha I.” This set is a shining example of the United States Mint’s commitment to quality and excellence.

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The 2008 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set® contains two folders of 14 coins each, one from the United States Mint at Denver and the other from the United States Mint at Philadelphia, for a total of 28 coins. Each folder includes uncirculated versions of the following 2008-dated coins: four Presidential $1 Coins honoring past Presidents of the United States: James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren; the final five quarters from the 50 State Quarters® Program: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii; and the Lincoln cent, Jefferson nickel, Roosevelt dime, Kennedy half-dollar, and Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea.

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The American Eagle Gold Proof Coins are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins and are available in limited mintages in four sizes – one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce, as well as a four-coin set which contains one coin in each size. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full-length figure of Liberty with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The reverse design, by sculptor Miley Busiek, features a male eagle carrying an olive branch, flying above a nest containing a female eagle and her hatchlings.

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The American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is a collector version of the official United States Mint American Eagle Bullion Coin.

The artisans of the United States Mint have captured the grace and elegance of sculptor/engraver Adolph A. Weinman's celebrated Walking Liberty design.

The obverse design features an ever hopeful Lady Liberty striding confidently toward the sunrise, draped in the strength of the Stars and Stripes carrying in her arms branches of laurel and oak to symbolize both civil and military glory.

The reverse design, by United States Mint sculptor John Mercanti, features a striking heraldic eagle with shield, and olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

For the first time, American Buffalo Gold Coins are available in both proof and uncirculated versions in four sizes - one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce, as well as a four-coin set which contains one coin in each size. These are collector versions of the official United States Mint American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coin.

The designs are based on the original 1913, Type I Buffalo nickel, as designed by James Earle Fraser. The obverse features a profile of a Native American. The reverse features an American Buffalo (also known as a bison).

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The 2008 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™ is the second annual set of an exciting series honoring past presidents of the United States in the order in which they served. The 2008 Presidential $1 Coins feature Presidents James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Martin Van Buren on the respective obverses, with a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty on the reverse. Edge-lettering of the year, “E Pluribus Unum,” “In God We Trust,” and the mint mark sets these coins apart. This set is a shining example of the United States Mint’s commitment to quality and excellence.

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This marks the second year of the First Spouse Gold Coin Series, the United States Mint’s first coin series to feature our Nation’s First Spouses.

Four one-half ounce, $10 24-karat Gold First Spouse Coins will be minted and released annually in the order the spouses served in the White House. The coins are minted in proof and uncirculated condition and are available individually. Each First Spouse Gold Coin coincides with the release of the corresponding circulating Presidential $1 Coin. In 2008, the United States Mint will release the second four coins in the series which includes Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Andrew Jackson’s Liberty and Martin Van Buren’s Liberty.

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This year the Westward Journey Nickel Series features a new obverse of Jefferson and two new reverse designs, the "American Bison" and the "Ocean in View." This set includes six nickels, offering both nickel designs for 2005. Included are two uncirculated Philadelphia "P" mint mark nickels, two uncirculated Denver "D" mint mark nickels, and two proof San Francisco "S" mint mark nickels. The coins are sealed in a clear, protective lens.

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American silver dollars minted from 1878 to 1921 are known as "Liberty Head" dollars or "Morgan" dollars after their designer, George T. Morgan. The coins have a rich history, having been in widespread use during the "wild west" days of the frontier and were minted from the large discoveries of American silver in the late 19th century.

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PCGS-graded coins come with written guarantees of a coin's authenticity and condition. Three professional graders must all agree on a coin's grade, and then their grade must be approved by a "finalizer." Afterwards, the coin is sealed in a hard plastic case with a unique 8-digit number and other identifying information.

Morgan silver dollars are among the more popular certified coins available. The coin pictured to the left is graded MS-65 on a 70 point scale, meaning it is in near-gem condition.

More information on coin grading.

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