Question: US Mint Clear/Cellophane Wrappers - Inception

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CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/04/2010 9:01 pm Does anyone know in what year the U.S. mint began providing UNC coins in clear plastic/cellophane/ or equivalent wrappers? I'm trying to determine the validity of an 'uncirculated' coin that is supposed to be in a clear U.S. mint wrapper. Thanks, kindly. Report this Post to the Staff

Halfwitty Pillar of the Community United States 1523 Posts	Posted 03/04/2010 9:33 pm 1959 Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 03/04/2010 9:45 pm 1955 In 1955 they switched from what they call the box to the flat pack, Flat cellophane. They had both in 1955. I have never seen how the coins were wrapped in the box, but I have seen the boxes. I am pretty sure they were individual coins, not sure if was individual cellophane or some sort of tissue or paper wrapped coins. Opps .. sorry .. when I reread that I saw you said UNC .. I was talking proof. as stated .. before .. 1959 for UNC Edited by GR58 03/04/2010 9:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Halfwitty Pillar of the Community United States 1523 Posts	Posted 03/04/2010 9:57 pm Before 1959 the Unc. coins were in cardboard holders that really messed up the coins if you left them.That is why pre-1959 sets have a much higher premium if in good shape. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 03/09/2010 12:06 am I do collect mint/proof sets, I am thinking the first year for the cello wrappers was 1959 or 60, I am not sure and have them all in a safety deposit box. I do believe it was the 59, just my opinion, with out seeing my sets, good luck, Mike...PS, What year coin are you talking about? Report this Post to the Staff
CheetahCats Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/09/2010 12:23 am It was a 1918 Illinois Centennial. That said, the concern has been resolved. Thanks for the input! Report this Post to the Staff
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