Semiquincentennial Proof Set 2026
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What is everyone's thoughts on the proof set coming out later this year? The mintage limit is currently set at 480,000 and it looks like the subscriptions have been sold out a long time ago. the set includes the quarters (mayflower compact, revolutionary war, declaration of independence, U.S. constitution, and the gettysburg address), along wit hthe enduring liberty half dollar, emerging liberty dime, penny (Cent) , nickel, and Dollar coin. I have subscriptions for this set, but having second thoughts on the affordability because there's so many "surprise" releases. Fomo has hit me hard this year & i feel like i'm stretching myself too thin. Do you think I should release some of my subscriptions and save the funds for something else this year?
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A proof cent is a proof cent...whether from the silver proof set or the clad proof set. Correct? Either way, doubt it will be considered a tough coin.
This. There's going to be more proof cents this year than the last couple of years. That will not be a key coin.
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Nice and all but theres just to much hype on the cent is right. Will be watching
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Right - although keeping it in the set may be the way to go. Who knows how many sets will be broken to try for a PF70 grade -
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Any mintage increases on the P or D cents? Seems like the S is going to be 3x as common.
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Yes. The proof cent is more common and no scarcer than recent proofs. It is a one year type, but that's about all it's got going for it. But I'm not sure that makes it a good buy at the release price.
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Lincoln Cent collectors will have to purchase it. Either that or purchase the single coin later.
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The mint set 2026 P&D cents are the only ones I would consider purchasing.
I think the Mint has been price gouging everyone over the last couple of years. One can only hope that there is long term demand and these don't end up like the majority of other U.S. Mint and proof sets from the modern era. The only coins that I even find close to palatable are some of the "Best of Mint" coins, but with the inflated price of gold and silver in the current model, I wouldn't buy those. I'm sure there will be opportunities to buy them later. The question is whether the prices will hold if (when) gold prices fall.
Also, not the stir the pot, but I am surprised that the Trump dollar coins are not included in annual sets (i.e. proof and uncirculated). It is a conspicuous omission.
The American Innovation dollars aren’t included either.
But I can see excluding those because the coins are commemoratives unrelated to the Semiquincentennial. The Trump dollar coins exploited a loophole in the vaguely worded legislation that authorized coins for the Semiquincentennial. It seems odd that a coin struck under the provisions of law providing for the occasion would be omitted under a product described by the Mint as the “Semiquincentennial proof set.”
Yes. Odd.
Due to the controversial nature of the coin, it's very "odd" that they chose not to risk alienating annual set collectors who might be offended by the very notion that a coin featuring a living sitting president, any living sitting sitting president, let alone one with the popularity of the current living sitting president, in any way, shape of form actually commemorated the Semiquincentennial, when they don't need to include them in the sets in order to get them in the hands of those who want them.
Very odd indeed. No. The only odd thing here is your surprise, given your recognition that making the comment risked "stirring the pot."
Well i got the email yesterday to confirm my subscription, so i'm most likely going to keep my subscriptions.
And you just re-stirred the pot with a paint mixing paddle on an electric drill. Congratulations.
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My post was meant to be factual and not political. I was just saying it was an odd omission from the set given that statutory text used by the Secretary to justify striking them. That is all. It’s not really a semiquicentennial proof set without ALL the semiquicentennial coins authorized by the enabling legislation. Traditionally if it is struck in mint state, there is usually a corresponding proof coin.
Why are the 250 privy mark AI dollars not in that same category then?
I didn’t remember the privy mark. If so, those should be included as well.
Time to get your 480,000 max mintage 1776~2026 Baseless metal proof set as RED BUTTON is LIT
I am still subscribed 10 at $107 a pop but I am considering dropping to 3 or 2 or 1 or none. Clock is ticking...
I am hoarding my fundies for That Weird Diamond Finish Peace & Morgan set(s) which are still holding at 160,000 max mintage. For now...
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They didn't Mint > @cameonut2011 said:
I think in all cases it's just based on when the decisions were made. When coins were added after packaging was ordered, adding them to the sets requires scrapping the packaging and buying new ones.
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I subscribed to 4 0f each of the sets (Unc, and clad proof). I ordered just 1 Silver proof set which I may not break up
The otjer 2 sets will br broken up annd the complete 3 sets of thesr 2 and the silver proof set will be saved for a later time.
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I paused a good many subscriptions this morning, including dropping from five to two of the proof set.
That could be a plausible explanation. You would just think the Mint would have it better together than that. I guess they can take the route they took with the 1999-P SBA proof.
Thank you .... I ordered 3
I'm not sure if the Lincoln will be available next year ?
I see they will be available next year.... cannot edit my earlier post
My pleasure. He posted. I responded.
And now you responded, after no one else did for several days. I never claimed to not want to stir anything. All I did was state the obvious.
"All I did was state the obvious."
You certainly did.
And so did I.
Yup. Announcing "I'm not stirring the pot" does not absolve one from stirring the pot.
The post was every bit as necessary as my response. And now yours. The reason this coin was not included in annual sets has nothing to do with packaging.
I can only assume that comment is targeted at me. I don't need to be absolved of anything. I didn't ask for permission or forgiveness nor will I. I qualified my post to try to avoid obnoxious side conversations that divert from the thread and my intended post. Sadly, certain topics are so toxic that one cannot make an honest observation without triggering an extended back and forth.
The thread asked about honest opinions about the upcoming set, and I think the composition of the set is very odd. Others mentioned that other 250 privy coins were also excluded. I too think those omissions are odd. I wonder if the Mint is skipping proof issues of those coins. If so, it is a bit unusual, but there is probably precedent from other moderns that I am not thinking of at the moment. My opinion is that $107 is a lot for a partial set of 2026 semi-quincentennial coins.
His stirring of the pot was directed towards one individual. Neither you nor I were that individual.
And, your "qualification" accomplished nothing. You stirred the pot. Congratulations.
Nothing "honest" about the observation. Plenty of annual coins are excluded from the annual sets.
Nothing special about this one, other than the fact that it's a one-off, and isn't even an annual coins. And then, of course, the unique, highly controversial subject.
And, yes, what they ask for all of the annual sets today is outrageous. Creating artificial rarities, and then pricing at what the market will bear. As opposed to producing to demand, as they should with annual sets, and pricing in line with costs plus a reasonable margin.
Adding an additional $1 base metal coin would not solve that problem. But would irritate a bunch of people who love the sets but hate the controversial coin.
so can i assume that you're not purchasing this set?
You sir are full of it. You made it about the person on the coin. I made it about the coin. You should read carefully before making accusations. I will not waste my time responding to you anymore.
He won't be purchasing the set, given his opinion stated above.
He won't/didn't purchase the Trump rolls/bags, given his opinion stated further above.
What are the predictions for these in the aftermarket/ My understanding is that the sets from last year may have also been priced aggressively when released. Are these holding their value or are those trading in the after market at a discount? I actually like many of the designs but don't want to waste money if it can be purchased cheaper in the after market in a few months.
Which set? The base metal proof set? No. I had my fill with the silver proof set.
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-11> @MsMorrisine said:
I wish the price weren't so high, but I will likely pick one up to go with the Bicentennial set I have. Will be curious to see if they do anything in 25 years or just wait until 2076 (at least the first of which I hope to be around for).
i decided to drop my subscription to 1, and save up my funds for the diamond field coins coming out.
Yesterday there were 22,000+ subscriptions available. With 11 days left to drop date, do you think those are cancelled subs? Are subscribers at this late date still going to get the 2026 set, or will they be getting next year’s set by subscribing now?
If subscriptions are available, what you buy now will be the current year until they close it and you can no longer cancel. Something like 5 days before drop. I think they now actually tell you on the page whether or not you are subscribing for the current year.
Thanks for the input. I was debating ordering one. Kinda let this one pass me by.
My 250th Baseless metal clad proof sets went from 10 to 2 then back to 10 and I pulled plug & paused it all a few minutes ago. No QC issues for me as none will get shipped on October 7th.
Feels AWESOME !
Leaves me more funds available for 5 diamond finish retro dollar sets which are still at an appealing 160,000 max mintage. I assume they'll pop those up to 250,000 as usual this year...
"Unforseen manufacturing delays" could be anything from a lack of conversion supplies (lenses, boxes) to a shortage of planchets, to an error on the part of the production schedulers. . .machinery breakdowns that can't be remedied due to a lack of spare parts. . .the list of reasons is nearly endless. After 32 years' experience as a manufacturing plant manager, I can empathize with the USM on this one. Also makes me glad I'm retired.
I was a little shocked when i saw that email this morning from the US mint. You would think they plan ahead for things like this, or at the very least have a majority of the items minted weeks before the release date. I still plan on keeping my subscription to 1.