Why is the 2012 US Mint Proof Set so expensive?
Mint before the Mint stops selling them. Once the Mint stops selling them then that’s it, no more sets. So, for some reason the Mint stopped selling the 2012 set about nine months earlier than most sets. This caused the demand for the sets to jump up, which also exploded the price of the sets.
How much is a 2012 New Mexico quarter worth?
Both the 2012 P Chaco Culture quarter and 2012 D Chaco Culture quarter are each worth around $0.45 in about uncirculated condition. The value is around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.
What year did the US Mint stop making silver quarters?
1964
Before 1965, US quarters were made of 90 percent silver. That means that due to the silver alone it would be worth about $3.50 (depending on silver prices). After 1964, the quarter is just made of nickel and copper and worth just 25 cents.
What are United States Mint proof sets worth?
Modern U.S. Proof Set Coin Values
| Date & Type | Total Sets Sold | Avg. Sell Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 3,837 | $5,750.00 |
| 1937 | 5,542 | $3,000.00 |
| 1938 | 8,045 | $1,400.00 |
| 1939 | 8,795 | $1,250.00 |
Will there be 2021 W quarters?
No 2021 quarter dollars will be struck at the West Point Mint for release into general circulation. U.S. Mint spokesman Michael White confirmed to Coin World Jan. 6 that the bureau will not be striking any 2021-W quarter dollars.
When do the 2012 United States quarters come out?
Designs for the coins were revealed by the United States Mint on December 8, 2011. Featured quarters, and in the order they will be released for the year include: New Mexico – 2012 Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter (Release date is April 2, 2012) Alaska – 2012 Denali National Park Quarter (Release date is November 5, 2012)
When did the US Mint start issuing Beautiful Quarters?
In 2010, the United States Mint began issuing 56 quarter-dollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. 2019 marks the tenth year of the program and features the next five quarters. Back to Top.
Are there silver quarters for America’s Beautiful National Parks?
In addition to the quarters, the America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 authorized five ounce silver bullion coins to be struck featuring the same designs as the quarters.
Where are the Five Beautiful Quarters in the United States?
1 Puerto Rico. 2 New Mexico. 3 Hawaii. These five sites are the eleventh through the fifteenth locations to be honored in the program which releases five quarters a year celebrating the beauty of the United States