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The First The Last The ONLY! Actual size is 30.6 mm 50 Years later the 1964 Silver Proof Set still shines bright O n November 25, 1963, just three days after the tragedy in Dallas, the U.S. Mint began work on the 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar. It would prove to be one of the most popular half dollar designs in our nation’s history. Not surprisingly, when Americans discovered that the brand new Kennedy Half Dollar was the centerpiece of the 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set, demand immediately soared through the roof! By January 11th, 1964, the Mint was forced to halt orders for the 1964 Silver Proof Set, and eventually had to reduce the original maximum order of 100 Proof Sets down to just 2 sets per buyer in the face of such staggering demand. Finally, on March 12, even the limit of 2 sets was halted because the Mint received orders for 200,000 Proof Sets in just two days! Fifty years later, the 1964 Silver Proof Set is still in great demand. Why? Because this set is chock full of “Firsts”, “Lasts” and “Onlys”: 1964 Proof Set Firsts, Lasts & Onlys The FIRST year Kennedy Half Dollar Proof The FIRST Proof set to feature a former president on every coin The LAST Proof Set struck at the Philadelphia Mint The LAST year the Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter and Kennedy Half Dollar were struck in 90% silver for regular production The ONLY 90% Silver Kennedy Half Dollar Proof ever minted for regular production The ONLY Kennedy Half Dollar Proof struck at the Philadelphia Mint As we approach the 50th Anniversary of JFK’s 1963 assassination this year, the 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set is back into the spotlight again. Each set contains the 1964 Lincoln Cent and Jefferson Nickel, along with three 90% Silver coins: the Silver Roosevelt Dime, Silver Washington Quarter, and the 1964 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar—the only 90% Kennedy Half Dollar ever struck for regular production. Saved from destruction—but how many sets survived? Collectors know that the key is to ﬁnd those sets still preserved in the original U.S. Mint “ﬂat pack” just as issued. And over the past 50 years, that has become more and more difﬁcult! Since this set was issued, silver prices have risen from $1.29 per ounce to over $48 per ounce at the silver market’s high mark. During that climb, it is impossible to determine how many of these 1964 Proof Sets have been melted for their precious silver content. The packaging on thousands of other sets has been cut apart to remove the silver coins—so there is no way to know for certain how many 1964 U.S. Proof Sets have survived to this day. Order now—Satisfaction Guaranteed We expect our small quantity of 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Sets to disappear quickly, so we urge you to call now to secure yours. You must be satisﬁed with your set or simply return it within 30 days of receipt for prompt refund (less s/h). Limit: 5 per household. 1964 U.S. Silver Proof Set $59.00 plus s/h TOLL-FREE 24 HOURS A DAY 1-888-870-9343 Offer Code KPS151-01 Please mention this code when you call. 14101 Southcross Drive W., Dept. KPS151-01 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 www.NewYorkMint.com Prices and availability subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a predictor of future performance. NOTE: New York Mint® is a private distributor of worldwide government coin and currency issues and privately issued licensed collectibles and is not afﬁliated with the United States government. Facts and ﬁgures deemed accurate as of January 2013. ©2013 New York Mint, LLC. http://www.NewYorkMint.com http://www.NewYorkMint.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - April 2013

US Airways - April 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Ballpark Food
Hub Crawl: San Francisco International Airport
Wine & Dine: 20 Wines Under $20
Wine & Dine: True Brew: Puerto Rico Coffee
Great Tastes: Luna Red
Great Escapes: Couples Resorts
Adventure: Cape Ann, Massachusetts
Great Escapes: Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Adventure: High Springs, Florida
Gear Up: Golf
Special Section: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Travel Feature: Grazing in Venice, Italy
US Airways Feature: 50+ Year Employees
No Strings Attached: Brad Paisley
The Rise of Hotel Restaurants
Phoenix Flair
Celebrate New Orleans: Art. Culture. Music.
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - April 2013