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1988-S US Mint Prestige Proof Set
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1988-S US Mint Prestige Proof Set

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$94.95at Walmart, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the 1988-S US Mint Prestige Proof Set

The 1988-S US Mint Prestige Proof Set is a seven-coin collector set from the San Francisco Mint, built around the 1988 Seoul Olympics commemorative silver dollar. It pairs proof versions of the half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and cent with the Olympic silver dollar and the Olympic clad half dollar, all struck in proof finish. The silver dollar carries .7734 oz of 90% silver. Best pricing for the set sits in the low-to-mid double digits, in line with what these sets have traded for in recent years.

Best forUS coin collectors filling a date run
Olympics and Seoul 1988 memorabilia collectors
Gift buyers who want a boxed, ready-to-give set
Silver stackers who want a low-premium proof piece
Pros
  • Seven proof coins in one sealed set
  • Includes a 90% silver Olympic dollar with .7734 oz silver
  • Ships in the Mint's original gift box with certificate
  • San Francisco 'S' mint mark on every coin
  • Low mintage year for the prestige format
Cons
  • No precious metal in five of the seven coins
  • Silver content is modest, so melt value is small
  • Resale premiums over silver are thin
  • Boxes and certificates are often worn after 35+ years

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1988-S US Mint Prestige Proof Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $94.95 on Oct 31 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Collectors treat the 1988 Prestige Set as a solid, affordable date set rather than a key piece. Praise centers on the Olympic dollar and the packaging; complaints are mostly about toning and damaged boxes on the secondary market.

Pros
  • Clean proof surfaces on the Olympic silver dollar
  • Attractive original presentation box
  • Good value for a complete seven-coin proof set
Cons
  • Coins sometimes arrive with haze or toning
  • Outer boxes and certificates often show shelf wear
  • Little premium over silver content

Specifications

Metal Percentage
90
Coin Type
Bullion
Precious Metal Grade
Proof (PF/PR)
Metal Name
Silver
Edition Year
1988
Release Year
1988
Count
1
Product Net Content Parent
1 Each
Metal Content
.7734 oz
Assembled Product Weight
1 oz
Retail Packaging
Gift Set

Questions and answers

Is the 1988 Prestige Proof Set worth buying?
For collectors who need the 1988 date or want the Seoul Olympics dollar, yes. It is not a high-value set, so buy it for the coins and packaging, not as an investment.
How much silver is in it?
Only the Olympic silver dollar is silver, at .7734 oz of 90% silver. The other six coins are copper-nickel clad.
What is in the box?
Seven proof coins: the Olympic silver dollar, the Olympic clad half dollar, and proof half dollar, quarter, dime, nickel and cent. The set comes in the Mint's gift box with a certificate of authenticity.
How does it compare with the 1988 regular proof set?
The regular set has five coins and no Olympic commemoratives. The Prestige Set adds the silver dollar and the Olympic half dollar, which is why it costs more.
When is it cheapest?
Prices soften outside Olympic anniversaries and in summer, when collector demand is quiet. Buying a complete set with its box and certificate usually costs less than assembling the coins separately.
Will the coins be spot-free?
Not guaranteed. Silver dollars from this era can show light toning or haze, so check photos for spots before buying.