1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver 3-Coin Proof Set & Bicentennial FDC & Medal

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1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver 3-Coin Proof 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 proof sets have been pilfered for individual issues needed for complete collections, leaving fewer intact sets today.

Bicentennial FDC & Medal. First day covers make collecting fun – and affordable. These desirable Bicentennial FDCs pair a historic U.S. postage stamp with an official commemorative medal, all tied together by a first-day postmark. As the USPS issued hundreds of Bicentennial stamps in the 1970s, we'll choose the design and medal combination based on available stock on hand.