Would love to see a vid on the extraction of coins from the collar if possible or the processes used to remove the coin from the strike area.

On August 31, I bought a proof 2023 Peace Dollar and a proof 2023 Morgan Dollar. I ordered these silver dollars directly from the US Mint. They were minted in San Francisco and shipped out of Memphis. I also ordered the fancy white gift box/wrapping, because I wanted to give them as gifts. That was important to me. I chose delivery to my PO Box because that's more secure than my house.

The good news is that the coins are flawless. They look amazing.

The bad news is:

1. The US Mint did not tell me that their delivery service (UPS) does not deliver to PO Boxes. They handed it off to a local delivery agent who also does not deliver to PO Boxes. Tracking said it was held up. The agent would not pick up the phone and would not respond to online messages at their web site. UPS contacted them repeatedly to no avail. A month after ordering I went to the delivery agent's physical address with the tracking number in hand and they handed the package to me. They did that without asking for any ID. The place was a disorganized mess. My package had my name and phone number on the front label, but they never called me. So, it took a full month to get the coins. The US Mint should not let you enter a PO Box for delivery if they cannot deliver to a PO Box.

2. The US Mint did not tell me when I bought these coins that they did not have the fancy gift box/wrapping in stock. They charged me for them and they did not send them. I enquired, and they said they would send me a refund. I said I didn't want a refund; I wanted the fancy white gift boxes. I wanted to give them as gifts. As a test, I tried a new order, without paying, and their web site still let me pick the fancy white gift box/wrapping. I asked about that and they said no, the gift boxes are not in stock and you are getting a refund. So, they offer fancy gift boxes, sell them to you, take your money, but don't send them. The US Mint should not offer things for sale that are not in stock. It's a bait and switch. When they do make a mistake, they should give the choice of fulfilling the order when the items are eventually in stock. They should not force a refund on me against my will if I don't mind waiting.

3. One of my coins arrived with a little handwritten paper note inside the box. It was written in shaky ballpoint pen, like the person who wrote it was really old. It says "Check Coin. Was Returned Due To Blemish." That had me worried. I looked closely, and there was an odd red thread inside the Morgan Dollar's plastic capsule, right across Lady Liberty's face. I put on a mask, held my breath, and carefully opened up the capsule and removed the thread, without touching the coin or breathing on it. Then I closed up the capsule. As far as a I can see, the coin is flawless. I guess that the thread is the "blemish" it was returned for. I mentioned the handwritten note when asking where my fancy gift boxes are, but Customer Service ignored me.

Bottom line: The San Francisco mint proof silver dollars are lovely, but I will now sell these coins because I don't have the nice gift boxes I had my heart set on. The US Mint's web site, delivery service and customer service are deficient.

So, expect good coins delivered badly.

So the Denver and Philly doesn't make Proffs? All proffs are made in San Francisco? Correct?

Beautiful

Mint.. you’re a mess and things need straightened out ASAP!

My brother found a silver proof Tennessee and gave me it

The prices for the mint and proof sets are riddcules and are priced way higher then the resale value of it. The prices need to come down and be sold for what the resale value would be.

Proof coins turn out very beautiful. It's amazing the Mint can do this to coins

What happened to episode 6?

Interesting and good info- many people ask how that Cameo appearance is produced and now I can direct them to this video! Thanks!