Cents Sets

Patina Set

At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Sig Set

At least one Significant or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Spectrum Set

At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).

Fulls Set

At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).

Full Spectrum Set

At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).

Contamination Sets

Based on how many of the 12 distinct contamination types a collection covers across its Cents.

• Contamination Set – covers at least 3 of the 12 contamination types.
• Contamination Hoard – covers at least 6 of the 12 contamination types.
• Full Contamination – covers all 12 contamination types.

Chronicle Set

Holds at least one Cent minted in each of 1971, 1979 and 1982.

Full Mint Set

Holds at least one S-mint, one D-mint and one Cent with no mint mark.

Decades Sets

For each decade (1940s–1980s), holds at least one Cent from every mint year of that decade present in the collection.

• 1940s Set – every 1940s mint year represented.
• 1950s Set – every 1950s mint year represented.
• 1960s Set – every 1960s mint year represented.
• 1970s Set – every 1970s mint year represented.
• 1980s Set – every 1980s mint year represented.

Three Decades Set

Holds a complete decade set for the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (1960–1982).

Full Decades Set

Holds a complete decade set for every decade present in the collection.

All Decades

Holds at least one Cent from every decade present in the collection (any mint year).