1980 U.S. Mint Set BU (Original Government Packaging)

1980 United States Mint set - 13 coins - in the original mint packaging

Each 1980 Mint Set includes thirteen uncirculated coins: 1980-P & D Lincoln Cents, 1980-P & D Jefferson Nickels, 1980-P & D Roosevelt Dimes, 1980-P & D Washington Quarters, 1980-P & D Kennedy Halves and 1980- P & D & S Susan B. Anthony Dollars. It is the first United States mint set ever to include three one dollar coins, and the most expensive set to date, with a face value of $4.82.

Despite the higher cost of the set, collectors were excited that they could own all three 1980 Susan B. Anthony dollars with one purchase, so mintage numbers increased overall from 1979 production. This leaves sets priced at an affordable level today, which is not much over the initial issue price from 1980.

This packaging for this year's mint set differed slightly because of the extra coin. The six coins that were minted in Philadelphia were placed in cellophane with a blue strip while the seven coins in the other package (6 Denver coins and the one San Francisco coin) coins were placed in red-colored bordered cellophane. The coins were then placed between protective cardboard and into an envelope that was mailed to the purchaser of the set.