?? on Types of Proof Sets
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Hello all - I have been organizing my dads coin collection by type (as suggested by very helpful people on this board) As I am doing this I am finding different types of proof sets. There are several labeled "Prestige" that are in nicer packaging - does that make any difference? I 
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Yes. The dollar is 90% silver.
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Yes, the mint has issued special Proof sets now and then which included that year's commemorative silver dollar. They no longer do that. The silver dollar bumps up the price about $70 to $100 depending on the price of silver at the time. The rest of the set does not amount to much.
Thats good to see silver these days like that
If you have any more 1990 sets then look for a missing mint mark [S] on the cent.
Just remember...the advice you receive on a site is worth every bit of what you paid for it.
These sets also tone / tarnish frequently because of the packaging.
Manager of Numismatic Research and Programs | PCGS
Can confirm
I acquired this one from a Prestige Set. I didn't monkey with it, but it's possible that somebody else did before I bought the sets.
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