Commems Collection Modern: 1996 Smithsonian Anniversary Young Collectors Set

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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12266 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 11:49 am In a previous post, I mentioned that my collection of modern US commemoratives is comprised of all uncirculated coins plus a handful of additional proof coins. Here is one of the proof coins - the 1996 Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary silver dollar â€" via the limited edition Young Collectors set (though not specifically labeled as such). Most Young Collector sets produced by the US Mint have included half-dollar coins, but in a couple of cases, when no half-dollar was part of the sponsor's program, a silver dollar was featured. Considering the educational mission of the Smithsonian Institution, creating a set focused on young collectors made perfect sense. As usual, the set features colorful, friendly cartoon graphics and informative, easy-to-understand text. The proof dollar is embedded in a four-panel coin folder with a protective outer sleeve or slipcase. Production of the sets was capped at 25,000; a total of 129,152 proof dollars were struck. These sets have always been well-done. I'm surprised they haven't been more popular and more frequently issued. Slipcase â€" Front Slipcase â€" Back Coin Folder â€" Front Coin Folder â€" Interior, Top Coin Folder â€" Interior, Bottom Coin Folder â€" Back Read More: Commems Collection Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff

Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 2:51 pm Wow, that is awesome. Having grown up in DC, I wish that I would have gotten my hands on one of these with I was younger. Thank you for sharing your collection with us commems. This is a little off the beaten path in relation to most of your posts, but I really enjoyed this one. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188183 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 5:08 pm I love this one. Coin, package, everything. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jarubla Valued Member United States 108 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 6:17 pm wow, fantastic commemorative! Thanks for the share! -Jay Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 6:33 pm Very well done product. I could do without the random bike riding scenes but I do like how they did everything else Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12266 Posts	Posted 11/06/2012 10:51 pm Quote: This is a little off the beaten path in relation to most of your posts... Yes, I do tend to focus on the classic commemoratives, but I collect both series and, just like with the classic coins, I collect related ephemera, packaging options and directly related commemorative medals ("cousins" as I call them) for coins of the modern series. I'm glad you enjoyed my foray into the modern! I could easily do 25 or more posts on topics related to the modern series, maybe I'll mix in a few in between my classic series posts. Quote: I could do without the random bike riding scenes... I don't think they're entirely random, I believe they are meant to make the connection between the Smithsonian of 1846 and the Smithsonian of 1996 via kids riding the bikes of each era. All the Young Collector sets use cartoons of kids, so I believe it is keeping with the general theme. @jbuck: Cool! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 11/06/2012 10:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15414 Posts	Posted 11/07/2012 6:42 pm Very nice presentation commems of this interesting and relatively unknown set ... and I agree that the bicycle theme actually works for me. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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