Uncirculated 2011 Mint Set Available February 8

Sales of the United States Mint Uncirculated 2011 Mint Set will begin on February 8 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

US Mint images of Silver Proof Set, 2011 Mint Set, and Proof Set

This year's set contains two folders of 14 coins each-one each from the United States Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia-for a total of 28 coins.

Each includes uncirculated versions of the following 2011 coins:

Five coins from the America the Beautiful Quarters®  Program, honoring Gettysburg National Military Park (Pennsylvania), Glacier National Park (Montana), Olympic National Park (Washington), Vicksburg National Military Park (Mississippi) and Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Oklahoma)Four Presidential $1 Coins, honoring Presidents Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes and James GarfieldOne Native American $1 Coin with a reverse design emblematic of the peace alliance created by the 1621 Wampanoag TreatyOne Lincoln one-cent coinOne Jefferson 5-cent coinOne Roosevelt dime coinOne Kennedy half-dollar coin

United States Mint uncirculated coins are struck on special presses using greater force than circulating coins, producing a sharp, intricately detailed image, and feature a brilliant finish.

The 2011 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set is priced at $31.95.  Orders will be accepted at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or 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.

Customers may also order the 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set and all future sets through the agency's Online Subscription Program.  For more information about this convenient ordering method, visit http://www.usmint.gov/catalog.

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 February 8, 2011, at 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.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

[Coin Collecting News editor: For more information on the 2011 Mint Set, also check out this site's page: 2011 Mint Set.]

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