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Proof Set 2023

$35.00

Proof sets represent more than mere coins; they serve as time capsules of American art, history, and values. Established as a collector’s tradition since 1936, these sets include all circulating coins from 2023, presented in a brilliant proof finish. This finish enhances the visual appeal of the coins with a frosted foreground contrasting against a gleaming background, distinguishing them from standard circulating coins.

This year’s proof set comprises the five American Women Quarters™, the Kennedy Half Dollar, Native American $1 Coin, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, and Lincoln Penny. Each set is struck at the United States Mint in San Francisco and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The American Women Quarters Program for 2023 honors the following individuals:

  • Bessie Coleman: The first African American and first Native American woman pilot, and the first African American to earn an international pilot’s license.
  • Edith Kanakaʻole: An indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, and kumu hula, recognized for her role in preserving native culture and traditions.
  • Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady, author, and civil liberties advocate, who played a crucial role as Chairperson of the United Nations Human Rights Commission and in the passage of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
  • Jovita Idar: A Mexican-American journalist and activist, known for her advocacy of bilingual education and suffrage.
  • Maria Tallchief: Recognized as America’s first major prima ballerina, she was a trailblazer for Native American dancers.

This proof set not only commemorates these influential women but also provides an opportunity for collectors to honor their contributions.

Item Number: 23RG
Mintage Limit: None
Product Limit: None
Household Order Limit: None

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The 2023 United States Mint Proof Set features 10 stunning proof coins encased in two clear plastic lenses, presented in a beautifully designed package that you’ll be proud to display.

This set includes all five 2023 American Women Quarters™, elegantly showcased in one protective lens to highlight their exceptional proof finish. The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year series celebrating the achievements of women who have shaped our nation’s history, continuing from 2022 through 2025, with five new quarters issued each year honoring prominent American women.

The reverse designs of these quarters honor a diverse group of women who made significant contributions in various fields, including suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, science, space, and the arts, reflecting ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse backgrounds.

Each coin features a common obverse design of George Washington, originally sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser for the 1932 quarter commemorating Washington’s bicentennial. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2023.”

The 2023 reverse designs honor:

  • Bessie Coleman: Depicted suiting up for flight, her expression embodies her determination and desire for freedom. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “BESSIE COLEMAN,” and “6.15.1921,” marking the date she received her pilot’s license.
  • Edith Kanakaʻole: Her portrait features hair and lei merging with Hawaiian landscapes, symbolizing her dedication to preserving native culture. The inscription “E hō mai ka ʻike” translates to “granting the wisdom,” reflecting the vital role of hula and chants in this preservation, along with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “25¢,” and “EDITH KANAKAʻOLE.”
  • Eleanor Roosevelt: Her portrait is accompanied by the scales of justice against a globe backdrop, symbolizing her impactful work with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES of AMERICA,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “ELEANOR ROOSEVELT,” and “UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS.”
  • Jovita Idar: Her portrait features clasped hands, with inscriptions representing her accomplishments and the newspapers she wrote for, including “MEXICAN AMERICAN RIGHTS,” “TEACHER,” “NURSE,” and more, along with “QUARTER DOLLAR,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”
  • Maria Tallchief: The design spotlights her in a balletic pose, featuring her Osage name in Osage orthography. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “QUARTER DOLLAR,” and “MARIA TALLCHIEF.”

The second lens includes:

  • One Native American $1 Coin: Featuring Sacagawea with her infant son, Jean-Baptiste, the reverse honors Maria Tallchief in a balletic pose, celebrating her legacy alongside the “Five Moons” of American Indian ballet. Inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “MARIA TALLCHIEF,” “$1,” and “AMERICAN INDIANS IN BALLET.”
  • One Kennedy Half Dollar
  • One Roosevelt Dime
  • One Jefferson Nickel
  • One Lincoln Penny

Each set is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The 2023 United States Mint Proof Set is a must-have for collectors and makes a unique, memorable gift sure to delight friends and loved ones of all ages.

Specifications
Product Specifications
Denomination: Penny Nickel Dime Quarter Half Dollar Native American $1 Coin
Finish: Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof Proof
Composition: 2.5% copper, balance zinc 25% nickel, balance copper 8.33% nickel, balance copper 8.33% nickel, balance copper 8.33% nickel, balance copper 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper
Weight: 2.500 grams 5.000 grams 2.268 grams 5.670 grams 11.340 grams 8.100
grams
Diameter: 0.750 inch (19.05 mm) 0.835 inch (21.21 mm) 0.705 inch (17.91 mm) 0.955 inch (24.26 mm) 1.205 inches (30.61 mm) 1.043
inches
(26.49
mm)
Edge: Plain Plain Reeded Reeded Reeded Lettered
Mint and Mint Mark: San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San
Francisco
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