Just in time for holiday gift-giving, today the United States Mint unveils one of its most sought-after annual offerings. The new product includes a set of 20 uncirculated coins made for collectors and is priced at $29.
Known by most as Mint Sets, each year’s release contains coins struck at the two U.S. Mint facilities responsible for supplying the nation’s circulating coinage. However, unlike the bulk-produced coins made for circulation, those found in these sets are produced with an uncirculated collector-grade finish.
The uncirculated 2023 Mint Set includes a total of twenty coins, housed in two-card packaging. Ten of the coins originate from the Philadelphia Mint and are presented together on a blue card, while the remaining ten are from the Denver Mint and are displayed on a red card. The 20 uncirculated coins are as follows:
- 2023 P & D Native American $1 Coin featuring Maria Tallchief
- 2023 P & D Kennedy half dollar
- 2023 P & D Bessie Coleman Quarter
- 2023 P & D Edith Kanakaʻole Quarter
- 2023 P & D Eleanor Roosevelt Quarter
- 2023 P & D Jovita Idar Quarter
- 2023 P & D Maria Tallchief Quarter
- 2023 P & D Roosevelt dime
- 2023 P & D Jefferson nickel
- 2023 P & D Lincoln cent
Among these coins, more than half feature unique designs for the current year, meaning they have not been featured on coins in previous years and are unlikely to appear on future coins. This includes the 2023 Maria Tallchief Native American $1 Coin, as well as the five 2023 American Women quarter dollars.
Reduced Mintage Limit Increases Probability of Selling Out
The uncirculated 2023 Mint Set has a significantly lower product limit, with the U.S. Mint setting it at just 185,000 units, which is expected to lead to a quicker sell-out. In contrast, last year’s version of the set was release in July 2022 with a limit of 250,000 units and had a six-day sales total of 164,710. The set is still available, and its sales as of Dec. 3 had reached 246,159 units. The uncirculated 2021 Mint Set, with no listed limit, is also still available, and its sales have reached 226,743.
U.S. Mint recorded sales of previous sets is shown below:
- 2017 Mint Set – 286,813
- 2018 Mint Set – 257,536
- 2019 Mint Set – 346,117
- 2020 Mint Set – 211,787
- 2021 Mint Set – 226,743 (still available)
- 2022 Mint Set – 246,159 (still available)
Ordering Uncirculated Coin Sets
You can purchase this year’s and previous years’ uncirculated coins sets by visiting the U.S. Mint’s website for uncirculated sets.
