Special Mint Sets

1965, 1966 & 1967 Special Mint Set Trio

Since 1951, the U.S. Mint has issued separate proof and mint sets annually, with the exception of the 1965-1967 span. This transitional period fell between the last Philadelphia proof set of 1964 and the first San Francisco proof set of 1968.During these...

1967 Special Mint Set 5 Coins

Since 1951, the U.S. Mint has issued separate proof and mint sets every year, with the exception of the 1965-1967 span. This transitional period fell between the last Philadelphia Mint proof set of 1964 and the first San Francisco Mint proof set of 1968...

1966 Special Mint Set 5 Coins

In 1965-1967, the U.S. Mint did not produce proof sets or mint sets, but a hybrid type superior to mint sets. This 5-coin 1966 issue had a mintage of just 2.3 million, lower than the first 1965 issue.

1965 Special Mint Set 5 Coins

1965-1967 SMS Cent, Nickel, Dime & Quarter 4-Coin Set

These small denomination coins were once part of Special Mint Sets. From 1965 to 1967, the U.S. Mint replaced proof and mint sets with a hybrid form of mint set. This transitional period fell between the last 1964 Philadelphia proof set and the first...