Anybody know the production numbers for the 2005 proof set? Also, what was the production number for the 2004 proof set? After seeing the 2005 proof set for $50 + shipping on TV. I decided to buy it from the US Mint web site for $27.90 shipped. I felt like I was getting a deal and I feel bad for anyone who pays $50 for it. I'm still happy about buying the 2004 clad proof set for $27.90. I don't think the 2005 set will go up in price as much as the 2004 though.
yes Natebe 123,you gotta look out for "deals" on tv they will really burn you if you don't know any better. I hope the prices keep going up!
According to Numismatic news: 2004 11- coin clad set: 1,804,396 sold I read somewhere that the 2005 production will be "2 million or more depending on demand". Mint sales statistics can be found in Numismatic News. Currently approx. 411,000 2005 proof sets have sold already!
seems like any proof set 99 or newer will have increased in value more than the original price from the mint of $27.90 shipped. Don't get me wrong I'm in it for the coins and not for investment purposes. I've always liked proof sets and have 1968-1984, 2004, and 2005 is on the way. It is just nice to know that proof sets are collectible and can increase in value. The best is to see continuous runs of proof sets from the 1950's to today and see them for over $2grand. I would have loved to been around picking up proof sets for like $1.89 back in the 1930's!
Just two problems Back then $1.89 was not "pocket change", it was more than a day's pay for most workers. Even more importantly, there weren't very many available - only 3,837 sets in 1936! 1942's 2-nickle set (96¢ total face) was the biggest bargain.
