1965–1967 United States Special Mint Set 3-Pack – Complete SMS Series in OGP

This 1965–1967 United States Special Mint Set 3-Pack contains all three Special Mint Sets issued during the years when the U.S. Mint suspended both Proof Sets and traditional Uncirculated Mint Sets. Each set is housed in its Original Government Packaging (OGP), giving collectors a complete and authentic representation of this unique three-year period in modern U.S. coinage history.

Across these years, the Mint introduced enhanced production methods that resulted in the distinctive SMS finish—sharper and more refined than regular circulation strikes but not reflective like true Proof coins. The 1965 SMS features the earlier soft-plastic holder, while the 1966 and 1967 SMS sets come in the upgraded rigid acrylic cases, offering improved display quality and long-term protection. Each set includes the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, and Kennedy Half Dollar for its respective year, showcasing the changing clad compositions of the era.

Collectors appreciate this 3-pack for providing the complete run of SMS issues in one listing—ideal for building a mid-1960s collection or filling gaps in a Mint Set series. With mintages of 2,360,000 (1965), 2,261,583 (1966), and 1,863,344 (1967), these Special Mint Sets represent a short but historically significant chapter between the silver-era Proofs of the early ’60s and the renewed Proof Set program of 1968.

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