The official 10-coin United States Mint Proof Set« for 2002 is the fourth annual set in the ten-year series celebrating each of the 50 states. Few coins today have the degree of artistry and detail that is so beautifully revealed in a proof coin.
The set includes all five proof quarters issued under the 50 State Quarters« Program for 2002 and celebrates the unique heritage of the states:
Proof blanks are specially treated, polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure a sharp, high relief. The coins are then packaged in presentation cases to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.
The set includes all five proof quarters issued under the 50 State Quarters« Program for 2002 and celebrates the unique heritage of the states:
- Tennessee "Musical Heritage"
- Ohio "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers"
- Louisiana "Louisiana Purchase"
- Indiana "Crossroads of America"
- Mississippi the "Magnolia State"
Proof blanks are specially treated, polished, and cleaned to ensure high-quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with hand-polished dies and struck at least twice to ensure a sharp, high relief. The coins are then packaged in presentation cases to showcase and maintain their exceptional finish.
