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US Coin Proof Sets

Us coin proof sets have been a staple to millions of coin collections, both large and small, since modern production began on these iconic sets in 1936. The modern US coin proof sets came about because, during the height of coin collecting popularity in the 1930’s, the collector demand for proof specimens of United States coinage forced the United States mints into action. As the decades have unfolded since the first run of the US coin proof set, the sets themselves have evolved and the packaging and presentation has come into its own. Prior to minting the first US coin proof set in 1936, the United States had been making individual proof specimens since early in the 1800’s.

The first proof coins were made to test dies used to strike the many subsequent coins meant for circulation. The first recorded proof set minted for sale to the public was made in 1858. The King of Siam and the Sultan of Muscatine were gifted US coin proof sets in 1834 containing one of each denomination, much like the how the US coin proof set is produced today. Back then, these were not called US coin proof sets but rather were called master specimens. The modern US coin proof sets also contains one of each denomination of US coins with the exception of sets made in recent years with the many new variety coins being produced by the US mints. An example of this is the US coin proof sets made each year since the beginning of the state quarter, territory and state park series, which contain all five varietal quarters released in each respective year. Another example is in 2009 when the US coin proof set contains all four reverse variations of the 100th anniversary Lincoln cent. Investing in the US coin proof sets have been a turbulent ride for many coin collectors.

As with many of the collecting hobbies in recent years, the US coin proof sets collectible market as taken a turn for the worse. Now might just be the time to sell those old US proof coin sets and turn them into cash which can be used to purchase silver or gold bullion based coins that have proven to go up in value in recent years while everything else has gone down. The coin experts at Nevada Coin & Jewelry can help you in this tough collectible coin market place and ready to help you navigate these decisions. Just call or come in to any of the Nevada Coin & Jewelry locations serving the Las Vegas valley and let our highly respected coin professionals help you today.

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I recently got divorced so I wanted to get rid of some of the jewelry my ex-husband got me. I found Nevada Coin and jewelry searching the web. When I called the guy that answered the phone was friendly and willing to quote me a price per gram. I went to their store on Flamingo, Avery whom I spoke to on the phone tested my items using some kind of x-ray machine. I could see that some of my jewelry was not the karat I thought (some lower some higher). He paid what he quoted on the phone no bait and switch. It took less than 15 minutes got my cash and got rid of some bad memories. I would recommend this company if you are looking to sell jewelry.

Virginia F.

The staff are quick at work but not too quick to make you feel pressured into buying items or selling your items. They teach you about the items and tell you if they have use for your items or not. If they don’t have use for your items they call other places to see if they have a use for the items. Great staff!

Ramon

Great family run store. I’m well taken care of every time I show up at this location. Thank you Nick.

What friendly staff. They help you sell your items even if they don’t have a use for it by calling other shops around the area to see if they could use it… They want you to have the best out come from selling your items. I was so happy I decided to go to them!

B.J.

A.J. and Robert are so friendly and make it so you have the best deal with the items you bring them. They have so much knowledge about all the items they have in their shop and they like to teach others about what they know…

B.C.

A great selection of coins and other numismatic related material. Very professional.

Been living in Vegas for many years and never had to sell or hock any of my items unfortunately as luck would have it that day did eventually find me and let me tell you is it a tough racket to find a decent place out here to do business with. Pawn shops are a joke and could care less about their customers and treated me like another number. Tried and tried and place after place the numbers where all over the place. Finally decided to go to these guys and I’m glad I did. They tested each piece of my jewelry right in from of me with some kind of xray machine. They explained how they calculated the price and paid me cash on the spot. Avery was very helpful and didn’t mind answering my questions and explaining what they do. I left feeling I got the best price for my items. I would recommend them to anyone looking to sell their jewelry.

Christian M.

After visiting a couple of the “traveling gold & silver merchants” who came to Mesquite, I made a call to Nevada Coin & Jewelry in Las Vegas… David was very helpful and professional. Their prices were the best I had seen… I left very satisfied with my trip and the deals we made. I will definitely go there again.

Carol R.

This place is definitely recommended!!! A.J. and David are amazing…very helpful and nice people at that! I would totally consider going to this place.

Bree D.

Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. Building had great security to helped me feel safe in handling my items.

While vacationing in Las Vegas I did what a lot of people do I’m sure or at least that’s what I’m telling my wife ..I blew through the money I brought a little quicker than expected and I ended up having to shop my Rolex around to several dealers to save the trip. So I looked online for places, most offers over the phone were low and that’s if they would even quote me in the first place. I spoke to a guy at Nevada Coin and Jewelry who gave me a fair ball park price and a reasonable explanation as to why his number couldn’t be solid. Went down expecting to get the lower number and in fact Robert their Rolex expert said my Rolex was a better model then I had described. He paid me a higher number than he quoted. Thanks for saving my vacation guys.

Weldon O.

What inspired me to go to NV Coin and Jewelry was I was an ad on the TV for the shop. I was not too sure about going to NV Coin and Jewelry to sell my jewelry because I have been to many other pawn shops but haven’t found a good deal for my jewelry. After I went to Nevada Coin and Jewelry it was a big relief for me selling my jewelry for a good price.

Bubba