250th Anniversary Coins

TheRaven

So in 1976 they made nice 3 coin sets in clad and silver.
We are getting nothing like this in 2026 are we. Only very expensive coins and sets is that correct? If so a mistake by the mint I believe.

JBK

@TheRaven said:
So in 1976 they made nice 3 coin sets in clad and silver.
We are getting nothing like this in 2026 are we. Only very expensive coins and sets is that correct? If so a mistake by the mint I believe.

Those aren't really the facts.

In 1976 there were 3-coin 40% silver sets, and the coins were also struck in clad for proof and mint sets.

This year, there are countless millions of clad coins being produced, as there were in 1975/76.

TheRaven

Yes you can get unc or proof sets for over $100, (lets ignore the insane reg proof and unc set pricing), it seems like a missed chance to offer a lower price point offering.

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lermish

@TheRaven said:
Yes you can get unc or proof sets for over $100, (lets ignore the insane reg proof and unc set pricing), it seems like a missed chance to offer a lower price point offering.

Using U.S. inflation (CPI) data, $100 today would have had the purchasing power of roughly $17–18 in 1976.

Per the US Mint, "The Bicentennial silver proof set is priced at $12.00 per set and the uncirculated set is $9.00. There is no limit on the number of sets that may be purchased."

Not that different.

TheRaven

@lermish said:

@TheRaven said:
Yes you can get unc or proof sets for over $100, (lets ignore the insane reg proof and unc set pricing), it seems like a missed chance to offer a lower price point offering.

Using U.S. inflation (CPI) data, $100 today would have had the purchasing power of roughly $17–18 in 1976.

Per the US Mint, "The Bicentennial silver proof set is priced at $12.00 per set and the uncirculated set is $9.00. There is no limit on the number of sets that may be purchased."

Not that different.

How many millions of each was sold of those. How little will the sets this year sell. Silver is pricey right now, so if they just offered a set of the special 250th anniversary coins in a special packaging they could sell a boat load of them is all I am saying.

oih82w8

I have still yet to see ANY 2026 coinage in circulation. I keep an eye out in our register tills and petty cash fund.

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JBK

Also, every business strike coin this year except the dollar has a special 250th design, so the uncirculated and proof sets are the mint's offering of the special coins.