2018-S 50 Cent Clad Breast Cancer Awareness Coin and Stamp Set

A Commemorative Set for the Cure!

The statistics are staggering: the lives of more than half a million women are claimed each year due to breast cancer, making it by far the most common form of cancer among women worldwide. But out of great strife comes great beauty. In 2018, the U.S. Mint released a special one-year-only coin specially designed to raise awareness about the insidious disease. Now, the 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Proof has been paired with the U.S. Postal Service Breast Cancer Research Stamp to create an inspiring set that both raises awareness and helped fund research.

Beautifully struck at the San Francisco Mint, the legal-tender half-dollar is a copper-nickel clad proof specially issued to help raise awareness about symptoms, treatment and prevention. The coin's spectacular one-year-only design features butterflies, the symbols of hope. The obverse is designed with a butterfly fluttering above two women: one is holding her crossed hands on her chest while the other is raising her arm in a symbol of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. An image of the breast cancer awareness ribbon also graces the design. The coin's reverse depicts a large, bold image of a butterfly, once again, instilling hope for the cause.

The stamp was originally issued in 1998, and while it bears no denomination, it was sold for 40 cents, of which 32 cents covered the first-class postage rate. The additional 8 cents was donated to breast cancer research. Printed in blazing green, copper, yellow, magenta, cyan and black, the stamp features an illustration by artist Whitney Sherman of a mythical "Goddess of the Hunt" along with the phrases FUND THE FIGHT and FIND A CURE.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Two-Piece Commemorative Set heralds a worthy cause, and with its lovely artful designs it is truly unique. You'll want to own this phenomenal set for your personal collection. It also makes a thoughtful gift to anyone touched by breast cancer, survivors and supporters of the cure!

• INSPIRING DESIGNS OFFER HOPE – The first-ever Breast Cancer Awareness Commemorative Coin Act was signed into law on April 29, 2016 and this coin commemorating the cause is part of that release. It's paired with the U.S. Postal Service Breast Cancer Research Stamp originally issued in 1998 to create a one-of-a-kind commemorative set!

• AUTHENTIC LEGAL TENDER – This 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Proof is United States 50 cents legal tender, a treasure for commemorative coin collectors, as well as survivors, friends and family! The Breast Cancer Research Stamp bears no denomination and was sold for 40 cents, of which 32 cents covered first-class rate postage with the additional 8 cents earmarked for breast cancer research.

• COIN COMES IN GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2018-S Clad Breast Cancer Awareness Half-Dollar will come in gorgeous Proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

• LOW LIMITED EDITION – The maximum worldwide limited edition for the one-year-only 2018-S Clad Breast Cancer Awareness Half-Dollar was set at just 25,000.

With so many commemorative collectors wanting this spectacular set, you'll want to hurry to get one for your personal collection. It truly shines with hope and love! It also makes a thoughtful and appreciated gift for anyone touched by breast cancer! Click one – or several – to your cart today!