CVC & Collectables presents the historic 1999 United States Silver Proof Set, a landmark release from the United States Mint and the first Silver Proof Set to feature the new 50 State Quarters Program. Expertly struck at the San Francisco Mint, this expanded 9-coin set ushered in a new era of modern U.S. coin collecting and remains one of the most important proof set releases of the late 20th century.
Set Highlights:
• Issuer: United States
• Date: 1999
• Mint: San Francisco (“S” Mintmark)
• Finish: Proof
• Number of Coins: 9
• Packaging: Original U.S. Mint box & certificate (if included)
• Silver Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (silver coins only)
• Total Silver Content: 1.3375 Troy oz
Coins Included:
• 1999-S Lincoln Cent — Copper-plated zinc
• 1999-S Jefferson Nickel — Copper-nickel
• 1999-S Roosevelt Dime — 90% Silver
• 1999-S Delaware Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1999-S Pennsylvania Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1999-S New Jersey Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1999-S Georgia Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1999-S Connecticut Quarter — 90% Silver
• 1999-S Kennedy Half Dollar — 90% Silver
Historical Significance:
The 1999 Silver Proof Set marked the debut of the groundbreaking 50 State Quarters Program, one of the most successful coin programs in American history. Millions of new collectors entered the hobby through these quarter designs, making this one of the most influential modern U.S. Mint releases.
Collectibility:
As the first Silver Proof Set of the State Quarter era, the 1999 issue remains a cornerstone for modern U.S. Mint collectors. Its expanded silver content, first-year status, and classic 90% silver composition make it a must-have for collectors building complete proof set runs.
