2012 2-Pc Making History Coin & Currency Set

CVC & Collectables presents the 2012 Making American History Set, issued by the U.S. Mint in collaboration with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This 2-piece set celebrates two milestones: the Mint’s 220th anniversary and the Bureau’s 150th anniversary. Each set contains one specially struck proof coin and one uniquely numbered Federal Reserve Note, combining two pillars of U.S. money production into a single collectible.

Set Highlights:

• Issuer: United States Mint & Bureau of Engraving and Printing

• Date of Issue: 2012

• Mintage Limit: 100,000 sets

• Contents:

  • Coin: 2012-S American Silver Eagle (Proof)

    • Composition: .999 fine silver

    • Weight: 31.1 g (1 troy oz)

    • Diameter: 40.6 mm

    • Mint: San Francisco (S mintmark)

    • Obverse: Walking Liberty by Adolph A. Weinman

    • Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield by John Mercanti

  • Currency: 2013 $5 Federal Reserve Note

    • District: Federal Reserve Bank of New York

    • Serial Prefix: Begins with “150”, honoring the Bureau’s 150th anniversary

    • Design: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln; Lincoln Memorial on reverse

Historical Significance:

The U.S. Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing are two of the most significant institutions in America’s monetary history. The Mint, founded in 1792, and the BEP, established in 1862, both reached milestone anniversaries in 2012. This set symbolizes their combined legacy of producing the nation’s coinage and paper currency.

Collectibility:

Limited to 100,000 sets, the 2012 Making American History 2-Piece Set remains highly desirable. The proof Silver Eagle is exclusive to this set, and the special-prefix $5 note further distinguishes it from regular issues. Together, they form a unique crossover collectible appealing to both coin and currency enthusiasts.