Mint Set And Commemorative Silver

From 1983 to 1997 inclusive (excepting 1985), the US Mint issued what was called a "Prestige Set." It was a proof set of the year's circulating coins that also featured a proof version of a commemorative silver dollar that was issued that year; it came in a specially-designed book-like holder.

For example, the 1983 and 1984 Prestige Sets included a proof version of the Los Angeles Olympics commemorative silver dollar (1983-dated or 1984-dated, respectively) in addition to proof examples of the standard circulating coins.

These sets can sometimes be purchased for very reasonable prices, especially those featuring the more common commemorative dollars (e.g., 1986 Statue of Liberty dollar). Finding any of the sets at melt value would be more an exception rather than the rule, however.

@GR58: Nice "family portrait!"

I have 3 of these as well. It is my Goal to get them all but it has been slow going. They had them a few years back at coin show 45 miles away. I would buy one each year(once a year show). Last two years no one has them.

They would have them in a box in the back of their booth and if you asked to see them they would huff and puff like you were putting them out wanting to buy them!!