2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set: Photos and First-Day Sales

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More than half of the 2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Sets have already been ordered. The collectible’s first-day sales reached 106,108 sets, according to United States Mint spokesman Michael White, for 53.1% of the allotted 200,000 sets.

2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set - Lens for $1, 50c, 10c, 5, and 1c (Obverses)
The 2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set includes two protective lenses to hold its 10 coins. This CoinNews photo shows the lens for $1, 50c, 10c, 5, 1c coins (obverses shown).

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of proof set production at the San Francisco Mint, the 10-coin set launched on Monday, July 23, for $54.95.

2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set - Lens for $1, 50c, 10c, 5, 1c (Reverses)
The same lens as above for the $1, 50c, 10c, 5, and 1c coins but with their reverses shown

Each coin bears the SF Mint’s ‘S’ mint mark and features a reverse proof finish with mirrored designs against frosted fields or backgrounds. By contrast, regular proof coins have frosted designs against mirror-like backgrounds.

2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set - Lens for Quarters (Obverses)
A CoinNews photo of the set’s second lens which holds the five quarters (obverses shown)
2018-S Silver Reverse Proof Set - Lens for Quarters (Reverses)
The same lens as above for the quarters but with their reverses shown

Sales of the set opened with a household order limit of 10. That restriction was lifted today, July 24, at noon Eastern Time.

Ordering

Buy the set from the U.S. Mint’s online page for proof sets. Orders are also accepted by telephone at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468)

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