The 2003 10 Coin Proof Set is the fifth annual set in the ten-year series celebrating each of the 50 states in the order in which they entered the Union. Few coins today have the degree of artistry and detail that is so beautifully revealed in a proof coin.
The set includes all five State Quarters issued in 2003 in proof condition:
United States proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant with a sharp relief and a mirror-like background. Their frosted, sculpted foreground gives them a special "cameo" effect, created by the proofing process.
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 State Quarters issued in 2003 in proof condition:
- Illinois - Land of Lincoln
- Alabama- Spirit of Courage
- Maine - Pemaquid Point Light
- Missouri - Corps of Discovery
- Arkansas - Natural Resources
United States proof coins are extraordinarily brilliant with a sharp relief and a mirror-like background. Their frosted, sculpted foreground gives them a special "cameo" effect, created by the proofing process.
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.
