Which is better?. proof set or silver proof set.

tell us why you like this one and why?. isn't because of silver content?. isn't price differences?. isn't the looks better for you?. or something else.

 

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This is a no-brainer. The silver set WILL always be worth more! Actually I think the silver proofs are far more attractive than the clad metal coins as well. I look at it this way; You can spend over twenty bucks for a set of junk metal shiney proofs or throw in a few more bucks and get REAL silver that really does look like REAL coins. Money wise, over time, I would much rather have the silver in my collection and, as a matter of fact, I sold all my clad proofs sets about a month ago. Didn't see no reason to continue collecting both so I kept what I felt was the best for me and my family! The silvers won out!

 

Compare the cupronickel coins to the Proof Silver coins. The silver coins are brighter and appear to have more depth in the mirror fields. The color is more pleasing to the eye (not so grey like the cupronickel coins).

As far as price is concerned, don't let the cupro-nickel coins fool you. Some base metal coins CAN and certainly DO outsell silver coins. In this day and age, when paying for a silver set, you're only paying a small premium over the cupro- nickel set.

Preferrably, I buy both sets just so I can compare the differences. And who knows, one set or the other may skyrocket in value (e.g., 1999 Silver Proof set)...

 

With the low issue price from the Mint, why not purchase both and when the value of the Silver Set goes through the roof, you can sell it and then sit back and admire the Clad Set with a bunch of extra money in your pocket! LOL!


Frank

 

From a strictly money perspective the percentage increase (or decrease) is about the same.

 

If you're collecting then it's best to buy which ever you prefer whether it's
one, both, or neither.

If you're concerned with resale value you might be better off with the clad.

Collectors have different tastes and many see off metal strikings as just NCLT
so will avoid such issues. There will be more demand for the clad since more
collectors see these as a necessary part of the set since they have the S mint
mark which the other coins lack. There are many albums with three holes for
each quarter and most of these will be filled with the clad proof.

It's very difficult to predict collector behavior which is what makes "investing"
in coins very risky.

 

I dunno; I only have 2 mint sets and there both clad

 

proof set case

are the cases for proof set and silver proof set made of polystyrene?. anyone knows?.

 

I collect both and for me, the eye appeal of the silver set beats the clad set every day. They have deeper luster and, to me, are the true representation of what our coins should be.

 

proof and silver proof set

i think the proof and silver proof set are graded ms 67 or more?. i don't think we have to let the professionals grade those modern coins. unless you want ms 69 or ms 70. and i don't think any coins fall below ms 67 either. one more thing is that the amercian eagle uncirculated version. it seems like all those were ms 67 and above too?. any comment.

 

cases from proof set

are they made of polysterene?. anyone knows please reply and thanks. one more question. how do you open a proof set?. if open, can that case be re-useable?. and can that still considered airtite?.

 

I have seen (on TV coin shows) the Silver American Eagles graded at MS66. I would think that the Proof sets (silver and clad) would also fall into this grade, at a minimum. The coin show also has graded proof coins and they seem to have a good quantity at MS66.

 

I am unsure of the plastic used however I do know that once opened the set really can't be reclosed. The cases are sealed at the mint and the opening process breaks the plastic case beyond reuseable status. BTW resealing a case is generally considered to be a shifty or devious practice since that guarented quality can be altered. (Not that the mints quality standards are that great.)

Some cases can be open and reseald but they aren't air tight. Take for instance the Westward journey nickle sets, the casses are made to be opened and resealed. In fact you can buy empty sets at Walmart. When I learned that I broke open every set I had and re-examined the coins. I put all of the good ones in direct fits and 2x2'ed the rest. And yes some of the coins in the sets were not UNC. I think I got them from E-bay though, so it's my own fault.

 

Proof set

how to open a proof set in plastic case?. i mean without damage the case and coins.

 

I prefer the silver.

To me, it's much more pleasing to the eye.

I do however, collect both.

 

I don't know how they did it but when I purchased my box and COA for my 1999 silver set, the item on e-bay also included the plastic cases and the insert. The cases look perfect. I understand that the cases are electronically 'welded' together at the Mint, so maybe you can 'unweld; them.

 

silver or not

i liked silver proof set. it's whiter and brighter. it's silver.

 

mint set

currently, the mint produces low quality mint unc set. because of too many back order. the mint just simply enter into mass production. in the future. this set, the dealers might sold them into two category. satin finished at a premium or simply unc. set at a lower price.