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I guess no one posted about this set yet? Well, to start a discussion: On Dec16, 2014 the US Mint will release the "Coin Discovery Set - " An Introduction to Coin Collecting": http://catalog.usmint.gov/coin-disc...uct-schedule Brand new for 2014! Learn how coins are made and the different finishes. Includes magnifying glass, gloves and tubes for quarter collection. Coin collecting book, coin collecting supplies, and Kennedy Half-Dollars all in one set from the U.S. Mint! Buy the 2014 Coin Discovery Set today and get everything you need to start collecting coins. The Coin Discovery Set - " An Introduction to Coin Collecting is a brand new offering in 2014 and is perfect for the beginner coin collector. It includes three 2014 Kennedy Half-Dollars in three different finishes - " proof, uncirculated and circulating. Coin collecting supplies include coin tubes for collecting your own quarters, a magnifying glass and cotton gloves. An educational booklet explaining the coin production process and the different finishes is also included. Plus, the set's box can be used to store any of the proof sets from the U.S. Mint as you start your own coin collection! From what I can tell, none of the Kennedy's are unique to this set. Edited by omxfl
12/08/2014 1:41 pm
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From what I can tell, none of the Kennedy's are unique to this set. One has to ask is if it's worth $24.95 + S&H Not to mention it only has tubes for quarters....why not cents, nickels and dimes too? Edited by Neo13x
12/08/2014 1:51 pm
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It includes three 2014 Kennedy Half-Dollars in three different finishes - " proof, uncirculated and circulating. What is the difference between uncirculated and circulating?  Another EU Coin?  Edited by AlbumAccumulator
12/08/2014 1:56 pm
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I second that.
I also think that to include three different Kennedy coins is somewhat silly as the half dollar is no longer in circulation.
Well, but I think 'we' have to commend the US Mint for getting the younger generation interested in coin collecting. This is an effort that has to be applauded and this set is just one of the offerings we have had over the last year (Baseball set springs to mind).
We'll see if it makes a difference - when it comes to selling your collection one day...
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Denomination: Half-Dollar Half-Dollar Half-Dollar
Finish: Proof Uncirculated Circulating
Composition: 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper
Weight: 11.340 grams 11.340 grams 11.340 grams
Diameter: 1.205 inches (30.61 mm) 1.205 inches (30.61 mm) 1.205 inches (30.61 mm)
Edge: Reeded Reeded Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark: San Francisco - S Philadelphia - P Denver - D
It doesn't copy well from the website, but the proof is from SF, UNC from Philly and circulated from Denver.
I too find it strange to call them uncirculated and circulated as this isn't a circulating coin to begin with!
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What is the difference between uncirculated and circulating? Another EU Coin Nonononono. LOL The uncirculated would be a mint set coin. The circulating would be one of the rolls/bags coins. Interesting choice by some ninny at the mint. Why would you put 3 Kennedys in a kit, and give quarter tubes? Granted, you would not want to store a proof or mint coin in a tube, but you would think they would include at least a couple quarters to start the tubes off. |
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It is called circulating because it IS a circulation strike. It is done the exact same way as quarters, dimes nickels and pennies. The difference being they dont RELEASE them for circulation. So still a circulation coin, just not fulfilling its destiny. Its actually rather sad.
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The uncirculated would be a mint set coin. The circulating would be one of the rolls/bags coins. Interesting. I looked at you Kennedy photo post and appreciate the work. I know in the past the mint set coins were handled with more care and there are reports of them being struck with higher pressure, but can the coins be identified as mint set coins as opposed to high end circulation quality? This is with exception of 1965-1967 & 2005-2010 which are SMS & Satin coins. Are these different finishes or is the mint getting on board with marketing techniques the TPGs use (example First Strike)? Edited by AlbumAccumulator
12/08/2014 4:59 pm
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Seems like a strange mix of stuff to me. If I wanted to get someone into collecting coins with a set like this, I'd include a random selection of about 20 State/Territory/Parks quarters and some inexpensive albums for them, to encourage a young collector to hunt through pocket change. The supplies in the set are nice but I can go out to Hobby Lobby and get all that for much less money.
My "Coin Discovery Set" was a handful of LWCs and 2 Whitman cent folders, 1909-1940 and 1941-1975.
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I've been considering this set for my grandchildren. Already have the 50th Anniversary Kennedy 2014 Half-Dollar Uncirculated Coin Set. Trying to decide if the Coin Discovery Set-An Introduction to Coin Collecting would be a valuable learning tool. Would appreciate hearing your thoughts.
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Not bad for the Mint. Every year I get a catalog from them with many, many things for coin collecting. And if you go to their web site you would see a lot of just STUFF for collecting. Why not? They are in the business of making money and selling those is just one more.
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