March of Dimes Special Silver Set Photos and Sales

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Mike Unser
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Give the United States Mint kudos for a very fine job in developing, producing and selling their 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Sets.

Photo collage of 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set
Here are several small photos of the 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Sets. Larger photos are below that include descriptions of the coins.

I was among buyers of the 52,540 that sold on launch day, this past Monday, and I had them in hand by Wednesday morning. Ordering was smooth and delivery fast. What’s more, I spent more than $300 to get five and I’m a happy camper without buyer’s remorse. Call me greedy, but I want more.

These sets will sell out soon. Their sales reached 58,129 by the second day, climbed to 63,882 by the third day, and they’re sitting at 66,109, or 88.1% of their maximum 75,000 as of this morning.

Coin News Update: Sales totaled 69,050 sets by Monday and then went up to 71,114 by Tuesday, May 12, which represents 94.8% of the maximum. Household ordering limits were also removed on Tuesday. There are 3,886 remaining.

Coin News Update #2: A few hours after the ordering limits were removed, the sets became unavailable and unofficially sold out. At this time, the set’s online product page has them listed as such with a ‘Remind Me’ button added to receive an email should more become available.

Coin News Update #3: Late Wednesday, May 13, the Mint said the following in a statement: "The updated sales figures for (DM5) 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set is 74,664 units. We are in the process of reconciling our inventory with the orders we have received. As indicated yesterday, the product is still currently unavailable."

Coin News Update 4: On Aug. 7, the U.S. Mint officially placed "sold out" on the set’s product page. Sales through Aug. 2 totaled 74,623.

The gem of the set is the reverse proof Roosevelt dime. The crew at the Philadelphia Mint did a spectacular job with it. Despite the dime’s small size and very familiar designs, its unique finish captures your attention.

Photos of coins never seem to do them justice, but here are some shots.

Coins and case of 2015 March of Dimes Special Silver Set
Here is a photo of the case and coins of the set. This set is limited to 75,000. Its two unique dimes will not be sold outside of the set.
Coins, case, packaging and cert of March of Dimes Set
This photo shows the coins, clamshell case, packaging and certificate of authenticity included with the set. The cert has four double-sides panels that talks about the history of the March of Dimes and describes the coins within the set and their specifications.
Proof, reverse proof 2015 dimes and proof March of Dimes $1 - obverses
This photo shows the obverse or heads side of the three 90% silver coins — the 2015-W Proof Roosevelt Silver Dime from West Point, the 2015-W Proof March of Dimes Proof Silver Dollar from West Point and the 2015-P Reverse Proof Roosevelt Silver Dime from Philadelphia. The U.S. Mint has never produced a reverse proof silver dime, or a proof silver dime from West Point.
Proof, reverse proof 2015 dimes and proof March of Dimes $1 - reverses
And here is a photo of the same coins but from their reverse or tails side
Proof and reverse proof 2015 Roosevelt Dimes - obverses
A photo of the set’s two dimes (heads side), which are exclusive to the set. The set’s 75,000 limit guarantees that the pair will have the lowest mintage in the Roosevelt dimes series. First is the proof and next is the reverse proof. The proof has laser-frosted devices against mirror-like polished fields. The reverse proof is exactly opposite.
Proof and reverse proof 2015 Roosevelt Dimes - reverses
And again, here is a photo of the same coins but from their reverse or tails side
Proof and reverse proof 2015 Roosevelt Dimes - obverses, close-up
A closer view of the two dimes (obverses)

Proof and reverse proof 2015 Roosevelt Dimes - reverses, close-up
Another view of the dime reverses

Photo of a 2015-W Proof March of Dimes Silver Dollar, Obverse and Reverse
Here’s a photo we took several weeks back of a 2015-W Proof March of Dimes Silver Dollar (obverse and reverse). It’s in the set and also available individually for $51.95.

Ordering

Sets are listed on the Mint’s website as on ‘Back Order’. You can still buy them, but you’ll have to wait longer to get them. Place orders online here, or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Set pricing is $61.95.

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