Coins - 2001 Proof Set Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications

With the ten proof coins in the 2001 proof set, the Certificate of Authenticity and Coin Specifications fit on a single card folded in half and placed inside the proof set box. The card held the Director of the Mint's message certifying the proof set and two tables with the proof coins' characteristics.

The surface on the outside of the folded card provided a shiny background to the information in dark blue print. The front of the card contains a the US Mint seal printed above the title, "Certificate of Authenticity 2001 United States Mint Proof Set." The US Mint seal has the words "TREASURY" and "UNITED STATES MINT" in the outer ring of the seal. The inner circle contains a white shield with scales at the top, a chevron with thirteen stars in the middle and a key at the bottom. The back of the shiny card lists the specifications for the cent, nickel, dime, half dollar and dollar proof coins (scroll further for the table's details).

The inside of the card has a white matte finish behind the Director of the Mint's message and the table of specifications for the five state quarter proof coins. The blue and red 50 state quarters emblem begins the message in the upper left.

The Director's message states:

2001 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.

Jay W. Johnson
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 five proof coins of the other lens in the proof set.

2001 UNITED STATES MINT PROOF SET®SPECIFICATIONS

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

To the right of the storage directions, the US Mint provides their web address for more information.

Click 2001 Proof Set to view the contents of the proof set package with its ten proof coins.