Set Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date: 1996
• 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:
• 1996-S Lincoln Cent — Copper-plated zinc
• 1996-S Jefferson Nickel — Copper-nickel
• 1996-S Roosevelt Dime — 90% Silver
• 1996-S Washington Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1996-S Kennedy Half Dollar — 90% Silver
Historical Significance:
The 1996 Silver Proof Set continued the successful silver proof revival launched in 1992 by the United States Mint. These sets capture the final years of traditional Washington quarter and Kennedy half dollar proof designs before the launch of the State Quarter program changed modern U.S. coin collecting forever.
Collectibility:
The 1996 Silver Proof Set remains an important piece in any complete silver proof run. With official Mint packaging, classic 90% silver composition, and exceptional proof quality, these sets remain highly desirable among both modern collectors and silver enthusiasts.
