1993 S Proof Sets

The Mint raised the price of the 1993-S Proof Sets to $12.50 (up $1.50 per set). This caused a decrease in sales of over 266,000 sets, yet the total amount of money raised from the sale of 1993-S Proof Sets was still greater than in 1992 (what a great capitalistic concept - make fewer sets, but raise the price and still end up taking in more money)!

Each set contained five coins: One example each of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime (Copper-Nickel Clad), Washington Quarter (Copper-Nickel Clad), and Kennedy Half Dollar (Copper-Nickel Clad).

About the sets: All coins in the 1993-S Proof Set were intended to have a Cameo or Deep Cameo Finish.

Mintage: 2,337,819 sets

Original packaging: The coins of the 1993-S Proof Set were placed in individual holes in a purple-colored, textured paper and cardboard insert, then sealed in a two-piece, clear plastic case. The case was then inserted into a protective outer cover, consisting of purple cardboard imprinted with the somewhat confusing silver words: "United States Mint Proof Set "¢ 1993." The new collector might ask, "Is this a Mint Set or a Proof Set?"