Eight coins struck from silver are included as part of the United States Mint’s newest release today: the 2023 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set.
Given the timing and unique nature of this premium product, it could make an excellent gift for the coin enthusiast on your list. Furthermore, every coin in the set is minted in 99.9% fine silver, adding intrinsic value and ensuring an extra level of excitement for those who receive it.
Each coin features the collector-grade proof finish known for its mirror-like backgrounds and frosted foregrounds. All of them were produced at the U.S. Mint’s facility in San Francisco.
The eight coins in this set include all five 2023 American Women quarter dollars as well as three additional pieces:
- 2023-S Bessie Coleman Quarter – first African American to earn an international pilot’s license
- 2023-S Edith Kanaka`ole Quarter – indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, kumu hula, and cultural icon
- 2023-S Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter – civil liberties and human rights advocate and first lady
- 2023-S Jovita Idar Quarter – Mexican-American journalist, activist, teacher, and suffragist
- 2023-S Maria Tallchief Quarter – America’s first major prima ballerina
- 2023-S American Silver Eagle
- 2023-S Kennedy half dollar
- 2023-S Roosevelt dime
The total silver weight of the eight coins in the set is 2.473 troy ounces..
Coin Specifications: Limited Edition Silver Proof Set
| Denomination: | Dime | Quarters (each) | Half dollar | Dollar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: | 99.9% silver, balance copper | 99.9% silver, balance copper | 99.9% silver, balance copper | 99.9% silver, balance copper |
| Weight: | 2.537 grams / 0.079 troy oz. |
6.343 grams / 0.199 troy oz. |
12.685 grams / 0.399 troy oz. |
1.000 troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 0.705 inch (17.91 mm) |
0.955 inch (24.26 mm) |
1.205 inches (30.61 mm) | 1.598 inches (40.60 mm) |
| Edge: | Reeded | Reeded | Reeded | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | San Francisco – S | San Francisco – S | San Francisco – S | San Francisco – S |
Ordering, Mintage and Price
The 2023 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set may be ordered beginning at Noon EDT from the Mint’s product page dedicated to annual sets.
The mintage for this set is capped at 50,000, similar to previous sets, with an initial household order limit of one.
Its price is $220. This is a $19 increase over last year’s set, which initially sold for $201. It is still available, now for $220, with sales as of Nov. 19 of 48,754 sets.
