The Traits Council has defined a number of Sets. Each set below lists its requirement and an example of qualifying Cents.
At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).
At least one Significant or higher from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).
At least one Notable or higher from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).
At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas (Verdigris, Obsidian, Desert, Red).
At least one Full from each of the 4 base patinas as well as the 2 noble patinas (Gold, Orange).
Based on how many of the 12 distinct contamination types a collection covers across its Cents.
Holds at least one Cent minted in each of 1971, 1979 and 1982.
For each decade (1940s–1980s), holds at least one Cent from every mint year of that decade present in the collection.
Holds a complete decade set for the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (1960–1982).
Holds a complete decade set for every decade present in the collection.
Holds at least one Cent from every decade present in the collection (any mint year).