1956 UNITED STATES PROOF COIN SET. The United States Mint in Philadelphia produce a limited number of proof sets each year. Proof coins are the finest quality of coin struck by the United States Mint. Proof blanks are specially treated, hand-polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. These coins have a frosted, sculpted foreground for a glamorous shine; defined, intricate design; and mirror-like background. Each coin is encased in an airtight plastic capsule and custom mounted in a beautiful polished wood clamshell presentation box designed specifically for the U. These coin sets are uniquely designed and look great when displayed. Coins can easily be taken out to view both sides. Choose from any one of four stunning display boxes. Golden oak with brown suede interior. Red oak with maroon velvet interior. Burl elm with dark red velvet/satin interior. Burl elm with gold velvet/satin interior. Please note the coins shown in the photos are meant to show the box and display. Your set will contain proof set coins for the specific year ordered. These sets make wonderful gifts.. 1950 – 1963 Proof Sets (Franklin Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, Lincoln Penny). 1964 – 1970 Proof Sets (Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, Lincoln Penny). CHECK OUT MY STORE FOR OTHER US COIN SETS BELOW. 1948 – 1963 Year Sets (Franklin Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, Lincoln Penny). 1946 – 1947 Year Sets (Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Roosevelt Dime, Jefferson Nickel, Lincoln Penny). This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Proof Sets”. The seller is “chestofdeals” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay, Russian Federation.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: U.S. Mint
- Strike Type: Proof
- Year: 1956
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
