1998 United States Proof Set

1998-S Proof Set

Demand increased for the 1998 Proof Set because it is the last year of the original design of the Washington Quarter. Collectors purchased more than 2 million sets.

Each set contained five coins: One example each of the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime (Copper-Nickel Clad), Washington Quarter (Copper-Nickel Clad), and Kennedy Half Dollar (Copper-Nickel Clad).

About the sets: All coins in the 1998-S Proof Set were intended to have a Cameo or Deep Cameo Finish.

Mintage: 2,078,494 sets

Original packaging: The coins of the 1998-S Proof Set were placed in individual holes in a green-colored, textured paper and cardboard insert, then sealed in a two-piece, clear plastic case. The case was then inserted, along with a Certificate of Authenticity, into a protective outer cover, consisting of green cardboard imprinted with the somewhat confusing silver words: "United States Mint Proof Set Ӣ 1998." The new collector might ask, "Is this a Mint Set or a Proof Set?"