The First The Last The ONLY!
Actual size is 30.6 mm
50 Years later the 1964 Silver Proof Set still shines bright
most popular half dollar designs in our nation’s history. Not surprisingly, when Americans discovered that the brand new Kennedy Half Dollar was the centerpiece of the 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set, demand immediately soared through the roof!
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By January 11th, 1964, the Mint was forced to halt orders for the 1964 Silver Proof Set, and eventually had to reduce the original maximum order of 100 Proof Sets down to just 2 sets per buyer in the face of such staggering demand. Finally, on March 12, even the limit of 2 sets was halted because the Mint received orders for 200,000 Proof Sets in just two days!
Fifty years later, the 1964 Silver Proof Set is still in great demand. Why? Because this set is chock full of “Firsts”, “Lasts” and “Onlys”:
1964 Proof Set Firsts, Lasts & Onlys The FIRST year Kennedy Half Dollar Proof The FIRST Proof set to feature a former president on every coin
The LAST Proof Set struck at the Philadelphia Mint The LAST year the Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter and Kennedy Half Dollar were struck in 90% silver for regular production
The ONLY 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar Proof ever minted for regular production
The ONLY Kennedy Half Dollar Proof struck at the Philadelphia Mint
As we approach the 50th Anniversary of JFK’s 1963 assassination this year, the 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set is back into the spotlight again. Each set contains the 1964 Lincoln Cent and Jefferson
n November 25, 1963, just three days after the tragedy in Dallas, the U.S. Mint began work on the 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar. It would prove to be one of the
Nickel, along with three 90% Silver coins: the Silver Roosevelt Dime, Silver Washington Quarter, and the 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar—the only 90% Kennedy Half Dollar ever struck for regular production.
sets survived? Collectors know that the key is to find those sets still preserved in the original U.S. Mint “flat pack” just as issued. And over the past 50 years, that has become more and more difficult! Since this set was issued, silver prices have risen from $1.29 per ounce to over $48 per ounce at the silver market’s high mark. During that climb, it is impossible to determine how many of these 1964 Proof Sets have been melted for their precious silver content. The packaging on thousands of other sets has been cut apart to remove the silver coins—so there is no way to know for certain how many 1964 U.S. Proof Sets have survived to this day.
Saved from destruction—but how many
Order now—Satisfaction Guaranteed We expect our small quantity of 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Sets to disappear quickly, so we urge you to call now to secure yours. You must be satisfied with your set or simply return it within 30 days of receipt for prompt refund (less s/h). Limit: 5 per household.
1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set $59.00 plus s/h 1-888-870-9343 TOLL-FREE 24 HOURS A DAY Please mention this code when you call. Offer Code KPS139-01
14101 SouthcrossDriveW., Dept. KPS139-01 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337
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Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a predictor of future performance. NOTE: New York Mint® is a private distributor of worldwide government coin and currency issues and privately issued licensed collectibles and is not affiliated with the United States government. Facts and figures deemed accurate as of January 2013. ©2013 New York Mint, LLC.
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