Celebrate an important occasion or milestone with the 2019 United States Mint Congratulations Set

January 7, 2019 By Press Release Leave a Comment

Washington — The 2019 United States Mint Congratulations Set (product code 19RF) will be available for purchase beginning on January 10 at noon EST. The set is ideal for celebrating special occasions or marking life’s milestones.

The set features one American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin from the West Point Mint. The coin is placed in an attractive presentation folder so that both the obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) are visible. The back of the folder displays the certificate of authenticity and the back of the coordinating sleeve displays the specifications of the coin.

The United States Mint Congratulations Set is priced at $56.95. The Mint will accept orders at its website and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available here.

About the United States Mint

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including Proof, Uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept and will not honor orders placed prior to the official on-sale date of January 10, 2019, at noon EST.

Press release courtesy of the United States Mint.

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