Set Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date: 1994
• Mint: San Francisco (“S” Mintmark)
• Finish: Proof
• Number of Coins: 5
• Packaging: Original U.S. Mint box & certificate (if included)
• Silver Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (silver coins only)
• Total Silver Content: 0.6148 Troy oz (published specification)
Coins Included:
• 1994-S Lincoln Cent — Copper-plated zinc
• 1994-S Jefferson Nickel — Copper-nickel
• 1994-S Roosevelt Dime — 90% Silver
• 1994-S Washington Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1994-S Kennedy Half Dollar — 90% Silver
Exact Silver Breakdown:
• Roosevelt Dime: 0.07234 Troy oz
• Washington Quarter: 0.18084 Troy oz
• Kennedy Half Dollar: 0.36169 Troy oz
• Total: 0.61487 Troy oz (published as 0.6148 Troy oz)
Historical Significance:
The 1994 Silver Proof Set represents the early years of the modern silver proof revival, continuing the successful return of precious metal proof coinage that began in 1992. These sets preserve the classic pre-State Quarter designs that collectors grew up with, struck to exacting proof standards by the United States Mint.
Collectibility:
Collectors pursuing complete silver proof runs from 1992 onward recognize the 1994 set as an important foundational issue. With original Mint packaging, 90% silver coinage, and timeless designs, these early sets remain highly collectible and increasingly difficult to locate in pristine original condition.
