Uncirculated 2009 U.S. Mint Set Available
The U.S. Mint has begun selling one of its most popular annual items - the Uncirculated Mint Set. This attractive set comes in two separate folders, one for the Philadelphia-struck coins, and one for the coins struck at Denver. This year's set has an all-time high number of coins - 36! The 18 coins from each Mint are as follows:
- 4 Presidential Dollars
- 1 Native American (Sacagawea) Dollar
- 1 Half Dollar
- 6 Territorial and D.C. Quarters
- 1 Dime
- 1 Nickel
- 4 Cents
The Cents are struck in the original 95% copper alloy that the Lincoln Cent was struck from in 1909 when it was first issued. They bear the 4 special designs commemorating Lincoln's life which are being issued this year.
The cost of this year's Uncirculated Mint Set is $27.95, plus the U.S. Mint charges an additional $4.95 per order for shipping and handling. You can order the 2009 Uncirculated Mint Sets from the U.S. Mint Web site.
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Hello all my coin collecting friends.
I have to ask about the U.S. Mints latest Trick, cancelling production and sail of the Proof and Uncirculated Silver Eagles for 2009. I read that the Mint has sold over 12 BILLION Silver Eagle Bullion coins. Why could they not take 500,000 blanks for both the Proof and Uncirculated Eagles, make them and give the Collectors a chance to keep OUR current now defunct Silver Eagle sets complete. Bottom line. You SUCK U.S. Mint. Shame on you. Sorry someone has to start the bitching.
Susan -
I’m wondering why you did not bring up the release of the “Chronicals Set” on October 15th? Is this set still going to be released on the date above? I believe this set will be the key this year to the 4 Lincoln Pennies. Am I correct in my thinking? Since there will be only 50,000 of these sets issued, I would think the US Mint website will be very busy. I also hope they follow the FIFO policy.
Jim
UPDATE: Sorry I did a Type-o earlier, It is over 12 MILLION sold. What’s a few zeros anyway? Still the Mint SUCKS
Hi Susan, I see that you are saying that the US Mint Set will have the cents in 95% copper. This is the first I have heard of this. Are all 2009 cents solid copper or just those found in the Mint Sets?
I agree with KTD about the American Eagle mess. I thought the purpose of subscription programs was to reserve annual releases so collectors could rest assured they would have a complete set. The big profit-seekers win and the small collectors lose.
Dave, the business strikes of the 2009 pennies and the coins in the rolls sold by the mint are all the now standard copper plated zinc variety. The 2009 proof and “uncirculated” (which I wish the mint would rename to “satin proof” or something other than uncirculated) pennies are of the 95% copper (bronze) variety, which was in use from 1864 until 1982.
James, there is nothing unique about the coins in the Chronicles set. Both the dollar and the cents are already available elsewhere so all you are buying with the set is the unique packaging. Such sets from the mint have a poor track record of even holding value let alone increasing value over the long term. This has been true even if the number of sets is very small, and there will be 50,000 of the Chronicles sets sold. That being said, it is still a nice set but I have not yet decided to try to buy one.
I don’t know if this is an isolated case, but I just received my Uncirculated set and the Philadelphia set is missing a penny. Be sure to check your coins!
I just recieved my 2 Uncirculated Mint Sets. In one set one of the P cents has splattered dark oxidized stains and in the other set 2 of the Pennies are in with the quarters. Where’s the quality control?
Your uncirculated prrof sets are probably packed in China.
Why is the Lincoln penny facing to the right when all other coins are facing to the left?
I live in northeast US. I, like many folks, am putting together circuated coin sets for the grandkids (nine in all) . The problem is getting “D” mint coins. My question is… is there anyone out there that would like to “swap” rolls of “P” coins for like rolls of “D” coins.
Clair -
I brought up the Chronicals set because I knew they would sell out quick, which they did. I believed this after I saw how quick the Abraham Lincoln Proof coins sold out. I do admit I was a little surprised how quickly the Chonicals set did sell. I’m glad I have both now though, even with paying a little more. I see where each of the items are selling above purchase price on E-Bay, for now. I just buy from E-Bay, which I find to be, for me, the true price. We have no coin shows where I live, so it’s normally on-line, or pay what the only coin shop in town sells it for. The next nearest city is 370 miles south of here.
I too, would like to see so many coins being set aside each year, for Numismatic reasons, but I would not know the first thing about getting the federal law changed. I’m still scratching my head as to why they made the Gold Proof Buffalo (which is not required by law either) but will not make the Proof Eagle, in either Silver or Gold? Don’t figure!
I know I am one who is trying to figure out what a reasonable price for a coin is, while silver and gold are going up in value so quickly. I always consult the Red Book first, but find if I want the coin, I must buy it for asking price or go without. I wonder what the Red Book will have in store for us in the 2011 version?
If anyone has received coins where there may be an error, you should contact CONECA. They are experts on these matters. They can help you sort out whether the set you own may be worth something.
Mark, my problem is getting “P” coins. I’m in Colorado and would be very interested in swapping “D” for “P”. If you’d like, email me at keripalmer@hotmail.com.
This looks like a great set i think i will order it. i hope its still available or i might try ebay
Completing all of the said mint coin sets would be a very nice addition to any collections. It will be a busy year for coin enthusiasts this year. Great post Susan, you’re coin posts are one of the best in the net.