The United States Mint on Thursday updated its 2012 numismatic schedule, adding a handful of products for release in March, April and May.
Major releases include the Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coins which celebrate the bicentennial of the writing of American national anthem, issuance of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarters for New Mexico and the Kennedy half-dollars.
A new product appears to be revealed as well, and is simply named the "2012 Birth Set."
A listing of the updated schedule along with expected release dates follows:
| Date | Numismatic Product |
| 03/05 | Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins |
| 03/13 | 2012 Birth Set |
| 04/02 | American the Beautiful Quarters Bags and Two-Roll Set – Chaco Culture |
| 04/03 | America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set™ |
| 04/17 | American the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set™ – Chaco Culture |
| 05/15 | Kennedy Half-Dollar Two-Roll Set and 200-Coin Bag |
| TBD | Presidential $1 Coin Rolls – Chester Arthur |
| TBD | United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set |
| TBD | Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set |
As the grid indicates, release dates are yet to be determine for Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin Rolls, the Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set and the Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set. In January, the U.S. Mint initially had the Arthur $1 rolls and proof set scheduled for release on February 16 and February 23, respectively. Their change is a reminder that the Mint’s product schedule is always subject to change.
“…2012 Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coins which celebrate the bicentennial of the writing of American national anthem…”
Which of course occurred in 1814, not 1812, following the Battle of Ft. McHenry in September of that year. But who cares about American History these days.
George, I guess the Congressional legislator for the commemorative bill AND the U.S. Mint failed to due diligence by, of course, running it through Wikipedia first!!! OOPS! Oh well, what’s a couple years off anyway. Just a mere little detail!
here’s the story of the “2012 birth set”
https://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=16640&langId=-1
only a terrorist would point out the ignorance and uselessness of the united states congress lol
j/k
i dont think you are a terrorist
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We would all hope that the Mint would not become even more inept but their actions speak for themselves! There should be an impartial and competent person who speaks for the collectors. This person would have a voice in the timing and quantities of releases (the voice of reason). They seem to consistently miss the mark in both directions i.e. too many quarter varieties and too little Anniversary issues! Collectors miss Mint releases by not having release information far enough in advance and are forced into the secondary market… Many other potential benefits for both the Mint and Collectors. George… Read more »
Just bought a 2011 ARMY uncirculated Silver Dollar at a coin show for $42.00. COA, OGP, everything complete, and the coin itself is very clean. Did I just get lucky or is there some downward pressure on this coin’s price all of a sudden??