1976 U.S. Bicentennial 40% Silver Proof Set with COA

Product Highlights:

• The 1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver Proof Set contains three genuine silver proof coins with a combined 0.5381 troy oz of silver
• 40% silver composition — confirmed not clad; outer layers of 80% silver/20% copper bonded to a silver-copper core
• All three coins bear the S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint and the dual date 1776-1976
• One-year-only Bicentennial reverse designs: Colonial Drummer (quarter), Independence Hall (half dollar), Liberty Bell on the Moon (dollar)
• Includes certificate of authenticity (COA) confirming the silver proof set format
• Face value totals $1.75; denominations are $0.25, $0.50, and $1.00
• Not IRA eligible — 40% silver purity falls below the.999 minimum required for precious metals IRAs

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About the 1976 Bicentennial Silver Proof Set:
The 1976 Bicentennial 40% Silver Proof Set was created exclusively for collectors by the United States Mint to mark the nation's 200th anniversary. Congress authorized a special silver-clad composition — 40% silver overall — for the proof collector editions, setting them firmly apart from the copper-nickel clad coins that circulated in everyday commerce. Each of the three coins carries the dual date 1776-1976 on the obverse, a deliberate design choice honoring the span from the Declaration of Independence to the Bicentennial year. This is the silver version, not the clad set — a distinction that matters to both collectors and silver stackers alike.

Design and Craftsmanship:
Each coin in this set features a beloved American portrait paired with a specially commissioned Bicentennial reverse. The Washington quarter reverse depicts a Colonial drummer boy surrounded by 13 stars, designed by Jack L. Ahr. The Kennedy half dollar reverse shows Independence Hall, the work of Seth G. Huntington. The Eisenhower dollar reverse presents the Liberty Bell superimposed on the Moon, designed by Dennis R. Williams. These one-year-only reverses were never used again, making this three-coin set the only way to collect all three in a single silver proof format. Proof production involved specially prepared dies and polished planchets to achieve the sharp, mirrored finish visible across all three coins.

Historical Significance and Collectibility:
The U.S. Mint produced approximately 4,000,000 of these silver proof sets, making them accessible to collectors without being common in the way circulating coins are. Complete sets with their COA and attractive, haze-free proof surfaces consistently find a strong collector audience. Unlike generic bullion, this set carries the weight of a defining American anniversary — the Bicentennial coinage program remains one of the most recognized and beloved commemorative efforts in U.S. Mint history. Whether you are building a type set, a Bicentennial collection, or simply want real silver with genuine historical character, this set delivers on every front. Individual certified examples from this silver proof issue, particularly those grading deep cameo, can command meaningful premiums above raw set prices.

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