2009 Lincoln Cent Collector Sets

Here's a question to the group:

I thought I remember reading somewhere late last year that the mint is going to produce some kind of collector set with all the different cent designs coming out this year.... Is this still going to happen? If so, what would the set look like?

Also is the mint going to produce 2009 cents made of original copper composition with the wheat head reverse? I remember hearing rumors about this as well.

Hoping somebody can clarify this to me!

 

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The mint will have all four designs of the 2009 cents made of original copper composition in the uncirculated, proof, silver proof sets, and in the "Lincoln Coin & Chronicles set". But they will not be offering a wheat reverse version of 1909.

AFAIK, at this time of post, none of those sets except the regular proof set (June 1st) have a hard release date set yet. According to: http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProdschedView?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001

 

I would be surprised if Unc Sets had copper cents because these sets are examples of circulating coins. I hope I'm wrong.

 

only proof cent contained 95% copper.

 

yes elaine i agree with u this time

 

Do not mean to be the fly in the ointment here but according to the mint description under their annual sales program, the Lincoln cents in the uncirculated sets will be the copper ones

http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...ctId=10435&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10201

 

you done well now where is the fly swatter ?

 

Spock, That big gator that lives across the road from me may have eaten my swater. Now that I think about it, haven't seen many stays dogs lately.

 

Just curious why they are trying to match the 1907 cent.

 

That's a typo, in the congressional decree it says "1909", which is French bronze.

 

Edit: Nm, someone else already made note of what I intended to post. (Homer DOH!)

 

I stand corrected upon further review and investivigation. The Mint must be running 24/7 striking copper Prf & unc cents for inclusion into annuals.
Seems that any copper Linclon cent will have low mintage and be heavily sought after.:bow:

 

I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the set with the cents and the Lincoln silver coin. Anyone have any idea when they go on sale? With a limit of 50,000 sets, I think we can expect a very quick sellout.

 

I never felt the mint was super clear on this. Most of what I read stated these copper/bronze would be offered in the annual sets. Of course I was born parnoid and it has become worse with age.

Something else to consider is nickels and dimes in these sets, especially the uncirculated sets. While these uncirculated coins will be of the burnished variety, they could help make these sets kind of interesting with their low mintage.

 

I just placed an order for 2 of these sets. Anyone want to try explaining this? You may have trouble lining up the columns, but I think you can get the gist of it.

 

I, too, am excited about the 50,000 limit set that is to include the four proof cents and the proof silver dollar, but I am not optimistic about getting my hands on one. I fear that the order start time will fall on a work day, though, and I will be shutout: my internet access is restricted at work, and I think the low mintage and high demand (appealing theme) will result in a quick sellout

 

I'll be planning my lunch hour around 12 noon on what ever day they do release the Lincoln Collector Sets. :eating: Not gonna get more than one but still want one so I don't have to buy it at a premium in the after market/sell out.

 

I'm wondering what the limit per household will be. If I have enough money I'd like to buy as many as I can get my hands on.

 

The special sets will sell out quickly, but their long term value will be terrible. The flippers will do fantastic! Watch out if you buy on Ebay, the price will crash in 1 year.

 

actually not. Since 2005, the US Mint has produced coins with a special finish for the Mint Uncirculated Sets. These are NOT the same as the coins in circulation.

In fact, I think that as years go by the regular circulation strikes are going to be increasingly hard to find because nobody saves them in any quantity. Evidence the 1982 and especially the 1983 clad quarter dollars. They are pricey by comparison with most other clad quarters because there were no Mint Sets for 1982 and 1983.