US Mint And Proof Sets

If you keep packages and continue collecting they will eventually take up a lot of room. And if you don't plan on selling them, makes no difference.

At present there is no real value attached to the boxes except, as has been said, they protect the plastic.

At present clad proof sets are difficult to unload for more than face value. one member here works at a couple coin shops and has said the owners offer less than face value b/c of how common these sets (loads in inventory), and there is little interest in them at present.

There is a chance of hidden value if you start checking all the proof coins for varieties. Go to verietyvista.com for help on knowing what to look for for each series.

BTW - the silver sets also can have some varieties in them.

On the Mint sets, familiarize yourself with Full Steps for Nickels and Full Bands for Dimes. Some years through the 60s, 70s, and 80s carry a premium dollar value if any of your coins have that desired level of detail. If you have any, it becomes a grading discussion. Last year I sold a 1968-S nickel at auction for $3200 as it had the FS and graded at MS66. However, I have cut open so many Mint sets and found most times I can't even get an MS65 grade as these coins were all scuffed up before leaving the mint, which is common. Most Mint sets I find now have been picked through so if you have ones you've been sitting on for 40+ years, you might find a gem grade.