1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver 3-Coin Mint Set and 1976 Bicentennial Souvenir Stamp Set

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1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver 3-Coin Mint Set. The Bicentennial of American Independence was celebrated in 1976 — and to mark the momentous occasion, all manner of collectible memorabilia was issued across the country, from lunch boxes to license plates. Even the U.S. Mint joined in the fun, receiving authorization to strike special reverse engravings, which resulted in the ever-popular Drummer Boy quarter, Independence Hall half dollar and Liberty Bell/Moon dollar. While the bulk of these dual-dated Bicentennial coins were clad business strikes, a small portion containing 40% silver were output by the San Francisco Mint specifically for three-coin proof and mint sets. Over the years, many of these superlative mint sets have been pilfered for individual issues needed for complete collections, leaving fewer intact sets today.

1976 Bicentennial Souvenir Stamp Set. In 1976 the U.S. Postal Service issued four Bicentennial souvenir stamp sheets. Each contained five individually perforated stamps valid for postage, ranging from 13¢ to 31¢. Four famous Revolutionary War paintings were chosen for the subjects.