The United States Mint has issued official uncirculated mint sets since 1947. Each set contains an uncirculated specimen of that year's circulating coins for every denomination issued from each mint facility. These coins received no special treatment or handling by mint personnel. However, exceptions were made for special mint sets between 1965 and 1967 due to the coin shortage. Beginning in 2005 and continuing through 2010, coins for the uncirculated coin sets received a "satin finish."
History of U.S. Uncirculated Mint Sets
The U.S. Mint has sold coins to collectors since it was founded in the late 1700s. In 1947 Official Uncirculated Mint sets were specially packaged by the government for sale to coin collectors. They contained uncirculated coins for each of the denominations produced for general circulation. There was no special handling or consideration for the quality of the coins placed in the uncirculated mint sets.
From 2005 until 2010, mint sets were made with coins with a special satin finish rather than the traditional business strike finish. Coins that were struck only as Proof specimens and commemorative coins were not included in the uncirculated mint sets. No official uncirculated mint sets were produced in 1950, 1982, and 1983. Any mint sets from these years were assembled by private individuals, not by the U.S. Mint.
Market Analysis
You can still buy the most recent uncirculated mint sets directly from the U.S. Mint. Additionally, many recently issued mint sets are available online or from your favorite coin dealer at near the original issue price. If you want top dollar for your mint sets, you need to sort them and organize them so the dealer can quickly see what you have. It is best to sort them by year, beginning with the earliest sets.
Key Dates, Rarities, and Varieties
The following mint sets in any condition, are worth considerable more than common mint sets. As such, these coins and their original U.S. Mint packaging should be kept together when you sell your coins.
- All mint sets dated 1947-1958
- 1970-S Small Date Lincoln Cent
U.S. Mint Set Average Prices and Values
The following table lists the buy price (what you can expect to pay a dealer to purchase the coin) and sells value (what you expect a dealer to pay you if you sell the coin). The first column lists the date and type, followed by the buy price and the sell value for an average U.S. Mint Set. These are approximate retail prices and wholesale values. Of course, the offer you receive from a particular coin dealer will vary depending on the actual grade of the coin and a number of other factors that determine its worth.
Date & Type | Total Sets Sold | Total Coins | Total Face Value | Orig. Issue Price | Avg. Buy Price | Avg. Sell Value |
1947 Double set * | 12,600 | 28 | $4.46 | $4.87 | $1,400.00 | $1,100.00 |
1948 Double set * | 17,000 | 28 | $4.46 | $4.92 | $950.00 | $800.00 |
1949 Double set * | 20,739 | 28 | $4.96 | $5.45 | $1,200.00 | $1,000.00 |
1950 No Sets Issued | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1951 Double set * | 8,654 | 30 | $5.46 | $6.75 | $900.00 | $750.00 |
1952 Double set * | 11,499 | 30 | $5.46 | $6.14 | $800.00 | $700.00 |
1953 Double set * | 15,538 | 30 | $5.46 | $6.14 | $700.00 | $500.00 |
1954 Double set * | 25,599 | 30 | $5.46 | $6.19 | $375.00 | $275.00 |
1955 Double set * | 49,656 | 22 | $2.86 | $3.57 | $350.00 | $225.00 |
1956 Double set * | 45,475 | 18 | $2.64 | $3.34 | $300.00 | $200.00 |
1957 Double set * | 32,324 | 20 | $3.64 | $4.40 | $300.00 | $200.00 |
1958 Double set * | 50,314 | 20 | $3.64 | $4.43 | $200.00 | $150.00 |
1959 Single set | 187,000 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $50.00 | $35.00 |
1960 | 260,485 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
1961 | 223,704 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
1962 | 385,285 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
1963 | 606,612 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
1964 | 1,008,108 | 10 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $40.00 | $30.00 |
1965 Special Mint Set | 2,360,000 | 5 | $0.91 | $4.00 | $11.50 | $7.80 |
1966 Special Mint Set | 2,261,583 | 5 | $0.91 | $4.00 | $10.50 | $6.50 |
1967 Special Mint Set | 1,863,344 | 5 | $0.91 | $4.00 | $11.50 | $7.80 |
1968 | 2,105,128 | 10 | $1.33 | $2.50 | $7.00 | $5.00 |
1969 | 1,817,392 | 10 | $1.33 | $2.50 | $7.00 | $5.00 |
Date & Type | Total Sets Sold | Total Coins | Total Face Value | Orig. Issue Price | Avg. Buy Price | Avg. Sell Value |
1970 | 2,038,134 | 10 | $1.33 | $2.50 | $15.00 | $10.50 |
1970 Sm. Date Cent * | ^ | 10 | $1.33 | $2.50 | $45.00 | $35.00 |
1971 | 2,193,396 | 11 | $1.83 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $2.20 |
1972 | 2,750,000 | 11 | $1.83 | $3.50 | $4.00 | $2.20 |
1973 | 1,767,691 | 13 | $3.83 | $6.00 | $9.50 | $7.30 |
1974 | 1,975,981 | 13 | $3.83 | $6.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
1975 | 1,921,488 | 12 | $3.82 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $3.82 |
1976-S 3-piece 40% silver | 4,908,319 | 3 | $1.75 | $9.00 | $15.00 | $13.00 |
1976 | 1,892,513 | 12 | $3.82 | $6.00 | $7.00 | $5.00 |
1977 | 2,006,869 | 12 | $3.82 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $5.00 |
1978 | 2,162,609 | 12 | $3.82 | $7.00 | $8.00 | $3.82 |
1979 | 2,526,000 | 12 | $3.82 | $8.00 | $6.00 | $3.82 |
1980 | 2,815,066 | 13 | $4.82 | $9.00 | $7.00 | $4.82 |
1981 | 2,908,145 | 13 | $4.82 | $11.00 | $10.00 | $6.50 |
1982 No Sets Issued | # | - | - | - | - | - |
1982-P Souvenir Coin Set ^ | - | 5 | $0.91 | $4.00 | $35.00 | $24.00 |
1982-D Souvenir Coin Set ^ | - | 6 | $1.91 | $4.00 | $28.00 | $19.00 |
1983 No Sets Issued | # | - | - | - | - | - |
1983-P Souvenir Coin Set ^ | - | 7 | $2.91 | $4.00 | $40.00 | $26.00 |
1983-D Souvenir Coin Set ^ | - | 8 | $3.91 | $4.00 | $35.00 | $23.00 |
1984 | 1,832,857 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $4.00 | $2.30 |
1985 | 1,710,571 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $4.00 | $2.50 |
1986 | 1,153,536 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $9.50 | $5.90 |
1987 | 2,890,758 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $4.00 | $2.50 |
1988 | 1,447,100 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $6.00 | $3.90 |
1989 | 1,987,915 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
Date & Type | Total Sets Sold | Total Coins | Total Face Value | Orig. Issue Price | Avg. Buy Price | Avg. Sell Value |
1990 | 1,809,184 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1991 | 1,352,101 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1992 | 1,500,098 | 10 | $1.82 | $7.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1993 | 1,297,094 | 10 | $1.82 | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1994 | 1,234,813 | 10 | $1.82 | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1995 | 1,013,559 | 10 | $1.82 | $8.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1995 Deluxe | 24,166 | 10 | $1.82 | $12.00 | $5.00 | $3.00 |
1996 | 1,450,440 | 11 | $1.92 | $8.00 | $14.00 | $10.00 |
1997 | 940,047 | 10 | $1.82 | $8.00 | $7.00 | $5.00 |
1998 | 1,188,487 | 10 | $1.82 | $8.00 | $5.00 | $2.80 |
1999 | 1,421,625 | 20 | $5.82 | $14.95 | $8.00 | $5.82 |
2000 | 1,490,160 | 20 | $5.82 | $14.95 | $10.00 | $5.82 |
2001 | 1,113,623 | 20 | $5.82 | $14.95 | $10.00 | $7.40 |
2002 | 1,139,388 | 20 | $5.82 | $14.95 | $10.00 | $7.70 |
2003 | 1,001,532 | 20 | $5.82 | $14.95 | $11.00 | $6.30 |
2004 | 842,507 | 22 | $5.92 | $16.95 | $10.00 | $9.80 |
2005 | 1,141,895 | 22 | $5.92 | $16.95 | $10.00 | $6.30 |
2006 | 915,586 | 20 | $5.82 | $16.95 | $10.00 | $8.50 |
2007 | 895,628 | 28 | $13.82 | $22.95 | $18.00 | $13.82 |
2007 President Dollar - P | 20,440 | 4 | $4.00 | $8.95 | $16.50 | $9.80 |
2007 President Dollar - D | 13,994 | 4 | $4.00 | $8.95 | $16.50 | $10.00 |
2007 President Dollar - P & D | 87,423 | 8 | $8.00 | $15.95 | $28.00 | $16.00 |
2007 Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set | 90,171 | 6 | $6.00 | $31.95 | $48.50 | $28.00 |
2008 | 745,464 | 28 | $13.82 | $22.95 | $55.00 | $47.00 |
2008 President Dollar - P & D | 76,272 | 8 | $8.00 | $15.95 | $45.00 | $25.00 |
2008 Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set | 68,956 | 6 | $6.00 | $31.95 | $43.50 | $25.00 |
Date & Type | Total Sets Sold | Total Coins | Total Face Value | Orig. Issue Price | Avg. Buy Price | Avg. Sell Value |
2009 | 784,614 | 36 | $13.98 | $27.95 | $25.00 | $16.00 |
2009 President Dollar - P & D | 105,059 | 8 | $8.00 | $15.95 | $19.50 | $11.00 |
2010 | 583,912 | 28 | $13.82 | $31.95 | $25.00 | $21.00 |
2010 Uncirculated Quarters | 24,525 | 10 | $2.50 | $21.95 | $20.00 | $12.00 |
2010 President Dollar - P & D | - | 8 | $8.00 | $18.95 | $14.00 | $9.00 |
2011 | 533,529 | 28 | $13.82 | $31.95 | $25.00 | $16.00 |
2011 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $9.95 | $8.00 | - |
2012 | 392,224 | 28 | $13.82 | $27.95 | $80.00 | $45.00 |
2012 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2013 | 376,844 | 28 | $13.82 | $31.95 | $35.00 | $17.50 |
2013 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2014 | 327,969 | 28 | $13.82 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $20.00 |
2014 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2015 | - | 28 | $13.82 | $28.95 | $35.00 | $20.00 |
2015 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2016 | - | 28 | $11.82 | $26.95 | $27.95 | $22.00 |
2016 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2017 | - | 27 | $5.82 | $20.95 | $35.00 | $25.00 |
2017 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $12.95 | $9.00 | - |
2018 | - | 20 | $5.82 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $18.00 |
2018 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $13.95 | $13.95 | - |
2019 | - | 20 | $5.82 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $18.00 |
2019 Uncirculated Quarters | - | 10 | $2.50 | $13.95 | $13.95 | - |
* = See the section above "Key Dates, Rarities, and Varieties" for more information on these coins.
^ = Number of "Sets Sold" are included with the number above.
- = These sets are still being sold by the U.S. Mint and/or data is not available.
# = Uncirculated Mint Sets were not sold in 1982 and 1983 by mail. However, visitors to the mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver during those years could buy a set of coins from that particular mint.