2003 silver proof set

ricko

I was just displaying the 2003 silver proof set for an individual thinking about getting into collecting... when I happened to look at the Certificate that comes with each set. The breakdown of metals... composition.... is listed as 90% silver, 10% copper for the state quarters... however, fort the dime and half dollar (which usually were silver- in a silver proof set) are listed as copper nickel clad, 8.33% nickel balance copper. Now, looking at the edge, they do not look like clad coins.... Is this a printing error? Any input would be appreciated. Cheers, RickO

Russ

Yes, it's a printing error. The mint screwed up and re-issued inserts for these.

Russ, NCNE

bearcave

Yes it's a printing error and I wish I would have bought a bunch of these at Philly Mint when I was there in Feb. They sold for a premium on ebay because of the "printing" error.

ricko

Thanks guys.. appreciate the input. Cheers, RickO

skingspan

I think that was a mistake. They originally printed the certificate incorrectly. When they realized their mistake they send out new certificates and apology letters.

fishcooker

Last fall they sold for big money, but I haven't checked lately.........