Coins - 2000 Proof Set Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications

The Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications remained a card with a single fold in the 2000 proof set. The card included a message from the Director of the Mint certifying the ten proof coins and two tables with the proof coins' specifications.

The shiny outer surface of the 2000 Proof Set Certificate of Authenticity includes the title on the front. A dark blue font forms the US Mint's Treasury seal above the title, "Certificate of Authenticity 2000 United States Mint Proof Set." The US Mint seal includes an outer circle of white with the words "TREASURY" and "UNITED STATES MINT" around it. In the dark blue inner circle, a white shield has scales at the top, a chevron with thirteen stars in the middle and a key at the bottom. The shiny back of the card provides the specifications and characteristics for the five regular proof coins: the cent, nickel, dime, half dollar and dollar (scroll further for table's details).

A matte finish forms the background for the Director of the Mint's message and the table of specifications for the five state quarter proof coins. In the upper left, the emblem for the 50 State Quarters program decorates the corner in blue and red on the white background.

The Director's message states:

2000 United States Mint Proof Set™
Certificate of Authenticity

The United States Mint certifies that this Proof Set of current United States coinage was produced and packaged at the United States Mint, San Francisco, California. Each coin bears the "S" mint mark of that facility.

United States proof coins are produced from carefully selected planchets, or coin blanks, that have been burnished to a high luster. The polished blanks, which are carefully handled to minimize scratches and abrasions, are struck on specially adapted coining presses. Each coin is struck at least twice to bring forth the most minute detail with remarkable clarity.

The 50 State Quarters™ Program is authorized by Public Law 105-124. The coins are created to honor each of the 50 States in the order in which they entered the union. Their designs depict the history, geography, and the rich diversity of our national heritage.

Philip N. Diehl
Director
United States Mint

Below the text, the table includes the specifications for the five state quarters in the proof set:

To preserve the beauty of your Proof Coin Set, store in a cool, dry place.

The table on the back side of the folded certificate provides the specifications for the regular five proof coins in the proof set.

2000 UNITED STATES MINT PROOF SET®SPECIFICATIONS

To preserve the beauty of your proof coin set, store in a cool, dry place.

At the bottom of the table, the US Mint provides their web site address for the collector who wants more information about the proof set or the proof coins.

Click 2000 Proof Set to view the contents of the proof set package with its ten proof coins.