Bicentennial commemorative collection

Hello,

I am new to the forum and know nothing about coins. I have recently "inherited" a relative's coin collection. Part of this collection includes a postcard sized package titled "American Bicentennial Commemorative Collection". Encased in plastic within the card are all 1976 uncirculated coins including 2 half dollars, a quarter, dime, nickel and penny. Everything except the penny appear slightly tarnished as if they were silver. The penny is interesting - a lincoln memorial, but not copper colored - instead silver colored but not tarnished. Since it is part of this card, I cannot weigh it to see if it is aluminum. It is extremely shiny. Any thoughts?

Thank you!
RustyWD

 

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Hi Rusty,
welcome to our forum glad to have you:hail:

 

Please post a photo so we can see what you are talking about alittle better!

Speedy

 

Picture of bicentennial collection

Here's a picture of the American Bicentennial Commemorative Collections with the silver colored penny.

Thanks for your help!
RustyWD

 

Rusty,
If it has from the U S mint on it maybe it is from the mint gift shop.

 

I would doubt that the mint sold that set---I would guess that the cent is plated with a silver metal----

Speedy

 

From the picture I can not see silver on the cent but you never know my eyes are not that good.

 

Welcome to the group,

I think it is a private issue set. What does the box/holder say, if anything at all?

 

This look like some thing Littleton coin company put out in 76 as a tribute to the bicentennial. And they have been known to plate coins.

 

Thanks everyone

THanks everyone for taking time to give feedback! :smile
There are no markings on the back of the card or on the box. I have a feeling that all of you are probably right - private issue with a nice shiny nickel plated penny. . .

RustyWD