2011 uncirculated sets on sale

Yes they are Yak. They're struck on special presses that exert more pressure than the regular business strikes.

 

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I got three sets of the silver proofs and one mint set. They all look marvelous. Much better than the clad proof sets that I got last month.

 

That's hoipefully going to continue to give a more consistantly better product than the satin finish ones of previous years. I can't wait to get my set!!!

 

3set that I got are almost proof like :thumb:
I hope they keep it up

 

I was thinking they looked more like the SMS sets of 1965-1967. Do you think these coins will grade as business strikes or do you think they will have a special designation?

I've always hoped that "Mint Sets" would just be regular business strikes used fresh dies and received special handling to minimize contact marks...but nothing special other than that.

 

Phil, what do you think about the laser frosting on the silver proof sets. I was comparing the 2011 silver proof set to the 1998 silver proof set and I gotta say...I prefer the old sandblasted frosting better.

 

I agree. Mine look something akin to them too. As for designation, who knows? Guess they'll be known as mint set coins? LOL

I think they use the same dies as the business strikes, so the only difference would be the extra pressure in the minting process. Well, they do handle the coins better too. Don't matter to me. I'll use 'em in my albums.....

 

I hate the new Proof coins look .
they look like 10billion dot to form the Deep Cameo

 

Guess I'm the contrarian. I like the laser etching.

 

Ditto! Any faint water spots on the Denver set guys?

 

I'm giving up on subscriptions. They ship subscriptions AFTER all the first day phone/internet orders and they don't combine shipments (shipping charges). I have to pay full shipping for each subscription. :so-sad:

 

I think that I agree with you but I still like the 2011 silver proof set. I must say that the quarter from 1998 does look much better than the quarters from 2011. I've attached photos to show the comparison. Also, I think Jefferson looked better in the old pose. The new one is a little creapy.

 

I've gone through hundreds of "unopened" mint sets from the late '50s and early '60. Those coins are more banged up than the coins you find in OBW rolls! I wish the Mint handled mint set coins better back then. The sets would have been a nice source for high end coins. It'll be interesting to see how NGC and PCGS label these new mint set coins.

 

I'm not saying I "don't like" the Silver Proof sets...I just wish they stuck with the old frosting...the difference really shows up under magnification!

I REALLY like the new quarter designs! Especially the wide rims with the incused lettering. :thumb:

...and you speak the truth about Jefferson! I think they're changing up the designs of the penny and nickel to get everyone ready to bid them farewell...(jmho).

 

Will they ever make silver uncirculated sets just for collectors? I really like unc sets but it just feels like I am paying for normal coins I could find in circulation, although I have never owned one....hmmm...do these sets tend to increase in value?

 

I doubt they ever will. Funny thing, if you look in the 2008 Red Book under Presidential Dollars, there's a line for silver ones. Now those would have been fun to collect....

 

I doubt they will produce any silver sets other than proof sets. The mint somewhat streamlined its product line a couple years ago, dropping the Prestige and Premier proof sets. They still offer way too many products each year, but it's a start. As for your thoughts on mint sets, I think that was the reasoning behind the satin finishes for the past six years. But, inconsistancies in finishes, and reduced demand forced them to return to the standard finish once again. But, don't get your hopes up on mint sets appreciating. I love them and collect them, but realize they will never make me any money.

 

A couple of mine have the proof like devices also. With the fields not having mirrors they almost look like reverse proofs. Here's my best one, the Denver Sac. The mark behind her head is on the plastic.

 

Very faint ones on one of the quarters. You have to tilt the coin just right to see them.

 

That's a beautiful coin! I hope you send it in to be certified...I would like to know what it gets!