What does SMS mean?

[TxTim]

as it pertains to half dollars and slots to be filled in my album - specifically the 65, 66 & 67 years?

 

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[PBK]

as it pertains to half dollars and slots to be filled in my album - specifically the 65, 66 & 67 years?

SMS means "Special Mint Set." These were sets of special coins that were first struck in limited quantities in 1965 and officially released in 1966-1967. They were intended to replace proof sets, which had been discontinued by the U.S.; however, the coins were not equal to true proofs in quality.

 

[buscadero]

Tim, In the years 1965-7, the Mint didn't release Proof Sets, so they put out SMS, Special Mint Sets! These Sets are all Proof-Like Uncirculated Coins! They go for about $13-15 a set!

HH Joe

 

[buscadero]

I guess PBK & I were Posting at the same time!!

Joe

 

[PBK]

I guess PBK & I were Posting at the same time!!

Joe

Hey, it's not an echo... it's two-part harmony!

 

[TxTim]

OK-

Thank you-
that makes perfect sense.
How do you tell the difference?
Are there markings or do they appear to be like a proof with the mirror background and frosty Kennedy?