2007-S 25c Silver Quarters Proof Set, 5 Coins PR

Original Packaging: The packaging for the silver Proof sets was similar to that for the clad sets, the obvious differences being the use of red inserts for the first two holders and the addition of the word silver preceding proof set. The Presidential dollar holder included with the complete, fourteen-piece set was unaffected, as these coins did not include silver. Current Proof set packaging is efficiently composed of standardized component parts that may be sold as individual, themed sets or grouped to form complete Proof sets.

Commentary: As is typical of recent Proof sets, the quality of the 2007-S silver Proof coins was superb, and they could scarcely be improved. The only complaint one can lodge against the U.S. Mint is that it is painfully slow in providing actual production figures, a case in point being the mintages for this year’s sets. While the Mint is great at packaging and promoting its products, it seems to be indifferent when it comes to retaining its own history, and there is little to be found at its Web site beyond the current offerings.

Source: Whitman