Proof Presidential Dollar Coins
The United States Mint had produced a number of products for collectors which incorporate the Presidential Dollar. One of the most consistently popular offerings have been the sets of Proof Presidential Dollars.
Proof quality coins are created by the US Mint through a special production process. The resulting coins differ greatly from those found in circulation. Proof coins typically feature a cameo finish, which consists of mirrored background fields and frosted raised elements. A well struck and well preserved proof coin will often have the appearance of the raised elements floating on reflective, liquid like fields.
Proof coins are currently produced at the San Francisco Mint and bear the “S” mint mark.
Since the debut of the Presidential Dollar coin series in 2007, the US Mint has offered a separate Presidential Dollar Proof Set. This set has included all four designs for the year, struck in proof quality. The sets have come in a special custom designed box and have typically been available throughout the year.
In addition to the separate set, each year’s Proof Presidential Dollars are also available as part of the US Mint’s annual Proof Set and Silver Proof Set. These coins contain proof versions of all denominations, in addition to the Presidential Dollars. The US Mint also briefly offered individual proof Presidential Dollars, but this offering has been discontinued.
