WASHINGTON — The United States Mint announced today the addition of two new special occasion coin sets in its numismatic portfolio – ideal for celebrating life’s special moments – just in time for the spring gift–giving season! The new products – the 2013 United States Mint Happy Birthday Coin Set and the 2013 United States Mint Congratulations Set – will be available for purchase beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) on April 30 at the bureau’s online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog.
2013 United States Mint Happy Birthday Coin Set (product code N16)
Priced at $19.95 and ideal for any birthday celebration, this set includes proof quality versions of the following 2013 coins, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco:
- One Kennedy half–dollar
- One America the Beautiful Quarters® Coin – the fifth and final quarter released for the year, which honors Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- One Roosevelt dime coin
- One Jefferson 5–cent coin
- One Lincoln one–cent coin
The coins are encapsulated in a festively decorated folder that allows the obverse (heads side) and the reverse (tails side) of each coin to be seen. Both the front of the folder and the front of the outer sleeve, which holds the folder, bear the United States Mint logo with the words “Happy Birthday!” and “2013 United States Mint Happy Birthday Coin Set” and images of gift boxes and balloons.
2013 United States Mint Congratulations Set (product code N17)
Currently priced at $64.95, this set is ideal for a variety of congratulatory events, including graduations, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, and milestone birthdays. The set includes one 2013 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin. The coin is encapsulated and mounted in an attractive folder that allows the coin’s obverse and reverse to be seen. Both the front of the folder and the front of the outer sleeve bear the United States Mint logo along with the words “Congratulations!,” “2013 United States Mint Congratulations Set,” and “American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin,” as well as images of silver and gold ribbons. (Because of the variability of pricing on the precious metal markets, prices for products containing silver coins are subject to change.)
Both sets have space for a personalized message to the recipient. The Certificate of Authenticity for both sets is printed on the back of the folder, while coin specifications and the official seal of the Department of the Treasury are printed on the back of the sleeve.
In addition to ordering through the United States Mint’s online catalog, the bureau also accepts orders at 1–800–USA–MINT (872–6468). Hearing– and speech–impaired customers may order by calling 1–888–321–MINT (6468). All domestic orders will be assessed a shipping and handling fee of $4.95 per order.
The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792. It is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint’s numismatic programs are self–sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on–sale date and time of April 30, 2013, noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored. For more information, please review the United States Mint’s Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.