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BID WITH CONFIDENCE ON AN AUCTION BY PETE! 100% FEEDBACK! ******* **Great Gift Idea!** ******** *** REMINDER : SORRY, I ONLY SHIP TO CONFIRMED ADDRESSES, WITHIN THE 50-US STATES! ****** FOR : ** INSTOCK! ** ****** 2024-S " Silver Proof " 10 -Coin Set - US MINT IN SAN FRANCISCO (24RH) ******* DESCRIPTION The 2024 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® contains 10 beautiful proof quality coins, each bearing the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco. It’s the perfect gift for special achievements, promotions, graduations, and more! The 2024 Silver Proof Set features five 99.9% fine silver American Women Quarters™ with proof finishes honoring: The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year series celebrating the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our Nation’s history and helped pave the way for generations who followed. Begun in 2022, and continuing through 2025, the Mint is issuing five new quarters each year featuring reverse (tails) designs honoring a group of prominent American women. The reverse (tails) designs of the quarters honor diverse group of American women who made significant contributions in a variety of fields, including: suffrage, civil rights, abolition, government, humanities, science, space, and the arts. The women honored are from ethnically, racially, and geographically diverse backgrounds. Each coin in this series features a common obverse (heads) design depicting a portrait of George Washington. This design was originally composed and sculpted by Laura Gardin Fraser as a candidate entry for the 1932 quarter, which honored the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. The inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2024.” The 2024 reverse designs honor: Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray – was a poet, writer, activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priest To this day, Murray is regarded as one of the most important social justice advocates of the twentieth century Honorable Patsy Takemoto Mink –as a Member of Congress, fought for gender and racial equality, affordable childcare, and bilingual education. Mink was the champion of Title IX legislation in Congress, prohibiting sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title IX was posthumously renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act. Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – was a Civil War era surgeon, and women’s rights and dress reform advocate. Walker relentlessly pursued her desire to serve as a surgeon during the Civil War and in 1863 she became the first woman U.S. Army surgeon as a "Contract Acting Assistant Surgeon (civilian)." To date, Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Celia Cruz – was a Cuban-American singer, cultural icon, and one of the most popular Latin artists of the 20th century. Known as the “Queen of Salsa,” Cruz’s numerous honors and awards include three American and four Latin Grammy awards, the Presidential Medal of Arts, and countless lifetime achievement awards. Zitkala-Ša – also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, composer, educator, and political activist for Native American rights and citizenship in the early 20th century. Zitkala-Ša was staunchly opposed to the annihilation of indigenous culture through forced assimilation after she was forced to give up her own Native American customs and traditions in exchange for education. Additionally, her advocacy work directly led to the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which granted American Indians US Citizenship while still maintaining their tribal standing and citizenship. The half dollar and dime are also 99.9% fine silver, and each set is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The other lens includes: One Native American $1 Coin – The obverse retains the central figure of Sacagawea carrying her infant son, Jean-Baptiste. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The reverse design features an eagle staff, an American Indian symbol of respect, honor, and patriotism, together with an American flag to represent the dual citizenship of Native Americans. Inscriptions include “United States of America,” “$1,” and “Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.” • One Kennedy Half Dollar • One Roosevelt Dime • One Jefferson Nickel • One Lincoln Penny The set is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The 2024 United States Mint Silver Proof Set is a must-have for any collection. It also makes a unique and memorable gift that will bring smiles to friends and loved ones of all ages. ******** 2024 SPECIFICATIONS Denomination: Penny Nickel Dime Quarters (each) Half Dollar Native American $1 Coin Composition: 2.5% copper, balance, zinc 25% nickel, balance, copper 99.9% silver 99.9% silver 99.9% silver 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel, balance copper Weight/Silver Fine Weight: 2.500 grams 5.000 grams 0.079 troy oz. 0.199 troy oz. 0.399 troy oz. 8.100 grams Diameter: 0.750 inch (19.05 mm) 0.835 inch (21.21 mm) 0.705 inch (17.91 mm) 0.955 inch (24.26 mm) 1.205 inches (30.61 mm) 1.043 inches (26.49 mm) Edge: Plain Plain Reeded Reeded Reeded Lettered Mint and Mint Mark: San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S San Francisco – S ******** EXTRAS : + AN ADDED MONETARY 'GAG' GIFT & + COLORED VELOUR JEWELRY BAG W/ PULL-SPRINGS INCLUDED - ******* e B a y is my preferred payment method > payment is due 'after' the auction closes . 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