text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_11916083_1 (year INTEGER, mintage__proof_ VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the earliest year where the mintage (proof) is 25,000?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_11916083_1 WHERE mintage__proof_ = "25,000"