A Los Gatos, California coin collector collects United States Mint coin sets. Like many grandfathers, he purchases coins for his grandchildren. Because they are gifts, he also pays particular attention to not only the coins but the packaging around them.

According to abc7, KGO San Francisco, this particular grandfather was worried that the value of one of his sets was greatly depreciated because it lacked the proper Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint. The Mint inadvertently sent a certificate from different set.

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The United States Mint has released the 2007 Wyoming Official First Day Coin Cover.

These limited edition covers hold two Wyoming state quarters that were each minted on the very first day of the coin’s production.

Just like the Jefferson $1 Coin Cover recently released, one coin included is from the United States Mint at Philadelphia while the other is from Denver.

Also placed on the cover is an American Flag postage stamp and a postmark date of September 4, 2007, which indicates the day the Wyoming state quarters were first released to the public.

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Flashing back to the introduction of the 50 State Quarters® Program and you’re hit over the head with how fast time really does fly by.

The year was 1999 - the initiation year of an innovative, 10-year coin series where each state would be celebrated with a design commemorating its history and inclusion into the Union.

Since, we’ve experienced five new state quarters every year. And each quarter has a different reverse (tails) image and theme.

The quarters have not only helped highlight states’ history but have driven many Americans toward a new hobby, collecting coins.

And with that, new coins have been introduced and are continually planned in an attempt to keep that percolated numismatic interest high.

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Coins of proof quality have no equal in sharpness or brilliance. These specialty made coins are so finely sculptured that extreme details are noticeable.

A proof coin’s exceptional detail combined with its aesthetic appeal make them extremely popular with collectors.

In terms of output, a proof is the absolute highest quality coin a mint can produce.

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You see coin specials everywhere - online, magazines, TV, mail outs and even 40,000 feet in the air through airline catalogs.

More recent coin commercialization has changed the landscape for coin dealers and collectors, making buying decisions more complex. Where should you spend your money?

Making everything more complex, especially for new collectors, are the broadening products containing coins that have undergone "post-mintage" changes.

More coins than ever are being changed after they’re minted by the government

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