US Proof Set Values — Silver & Clad Sets by Year
Look up US Mint proof set values by year. Silver proof sets, clad proof sets, prestige sets, and premier sets from 1936 to present.
What Are US Mint Proof Sets?
Proof coins are specially struck coins made for collectors using polished dies and planchets. Each coin is struck at least twice at low speed under high pressure, giving proof coins their characteristic mirror-like fields and frosted devices (known as "cameo" or "deep cameo" finish). The US Mint has produced proof sets since 1936, packaging one example of each circulating denomination together in a protective case.
From 1936 through 1964, proof sets contained coins struck in 90% silver. After a hiatus from 1965 to 1967 (when Special Mint Sets were issued instead), proof production resumed in 1968 using copper-nickel clad compositions. Starting in 1992, the US Mint began offering Silver Proof Sets alongside the standard clad versions, giving collectors the option of proof coins with 90% silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars.
Proof Set Values by Year
| Year / Set | Clad Value | Silver Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-S Silver Proof Set | - | $85 - $110 |
| 2023-S Silver Proof Set | - | $80 - $100 |
| 2022-S Silver Proof Set | - | $75 - $95 |
| 2021-S Silver Proof Set | - | $85 - $120 |
| 2020-S Silver Proof Set | - | $80 - $100 |
| 2019-S Silver Proof Set | - | $80 - $110 |
| 2018-S Silver Proof Set (Reverse) | - | $120 - $160 |
| 2012-S Silver Proof Set | - | $65 - $85 |
| 2005-S Silver Proof Set | - | $50 - $65 |
| 2000-S Silver Proof Set | - | $40 - $55 |
| 1999-S Silver Proof Set | - | $120 - $180 |
| 1992-S Silver Proof Set | - | $25 - $35 |
| 2024-S Clad Proof Set | $30 - $40 | - |
| 2023-S Clad Proof Set | $28 - $38 | - |
| 2020-S Clad Proof Set | $25 - $35 | - |
| 2000-S Clad Proof Set | $12 - $18 | - |
| 1990-S Clad Proof Set | $8 - $12 | - |
| 1980-S Clad Proof Set | $8 - $12 | - |
| 1970-S Clad Proof Set | $12 - $18 | - |
| 1964 Proof Set (Silver) | - | $30 - $50 |
| 1955 Proof Set (Box) | - | $80 - $120 |
| 1950 Proof Set (Box) | - | $400 - $600 |
| 1942 Proof Set | - | $800 - $1,200 |
| 1936 Proof Set | - | $4,000 - $7,000 |
Key Years to Look For
- 1936-1942: The earliest proof sets are rare and valuable, with the 1936 set commanding $4,000-$7,000 or more.
- 1950: Low mintage year — only 51,386 sets produced. Values range from $400 to $600+.
- 1955: The last year proof sets were packaged in individual cellophane envelopes (box sets) before the flat-pack era.
- 1964: The final year of 90% silver proof coins in the regular series. Over 3.9 million sets made.
- 1999-S Silver: First year of 50 State Quarters in silver. High demand makes this a $120-$180 set.
- 2018-S Silver Reverse Proof: Limited edition with reversed finishes. Values of $120-$160 and rising.
- 2012-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set: Contains only the silver coins plus a Silver Eagle. Mintage of 50,000.
Proof Set Collecting Tips
- Silver proof sets almost always outperform clad sets in long-term value appreciation.
- Keep proof sets in their original government packaging — removing coins reduces the set's value.
- Deep Cameo (DCAM) individual coins pulled from proof sets can sometimes be worth more than the complete set.
- Look for error varieties within proof sets — doubled dies and missing mint marks have been found in multiple years.
- Earlier proof sets (1936-1964) in original packaging with no toning or haze carry the highest premiums.
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