Yellowstone National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Debuts May 17

A new collector version of the America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, honoring Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, will debut on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 12:00 noon ET from the United States Mint for $279.95. The Yellowstone National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin was struck in 2010, but the Mint chose [...]

US Mint Silver Proof Sets Return After Suspensions

The United States Mint is once again offering silver proof sets after soaring precious metals prices resulted in their sale suspensions for several weeks. The 2010 and 2011 Silver Proof Sets and the 2010 and 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets may be purchased directly from the US Mint (http://www.usmint.gov) at their most [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010-P Hot Springs 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coins Lead

There was a stark contrast between the newest United States Mint numismatic product and the annual silver sets. The debuting 2010-P Hot Springs 5 oz. Uncirculated Silver Coin lead sales while the sets spiraled down during their sales suspension. US Mint sets struggled and lost sales. The Mint suspended the 2010-dated Silver Proof Set and [...]

Hot Springs, Gettysburg and Glacier 5 oz Silver Coins Almost Sold Out

A sell out of the Hot Springs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin produced for coin collectors could be called within days, based on the latest sales figures. The United States Mint has indicated that approximately 25,000, or 92.5%, of the available 27,000 have been sold as of late afternoon Monday, May 2. The 5 ounce [...]

Hot Springs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Nears Sell Out

Opening demand was high for the Hot Springs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin which went on sale Thursday, April 28, for $279.95. By evening, only a few thousand were left, indicating a sell out is likely fast approaching. United States Mint spokesman Michael White said that the Mint had taken more than 19,000 total orders [...]

US Mint Foresees Hot Springs Five Ounce Silver Coin Ordering Problems

In preparation for the launch of the 2010-P Hot Springs National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin on Thursday, April 28, at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, the United States Mint has issued a statement regarding possible ordering problems due to expected high demand. "Because of the anticipated demand for the coins, we expect that our [...]

US Mint Sales: 5 Oz Silver Bullion Coins, Silver Quarters Sets Appear

The United States Mint added a few more products to their weekly sales report. Official sales numbers for the 2011 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coins and the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set were proclaimed. In just one day, US Mint Authorized Purchasers ordered a total of 153,400 of the [...]

US Mint Sales: Three of Four Silver Commemorative Coins Outperform

Three out of four silver commemorative coins outperformed their prior week’s gains, and bullion American Silver Eagles rallied higher as well per the most recent US Mint sales figures. The numbers for the recently issued 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ remain unavailable. The proof Medal of Honor silver dollar led with 1,966 [...]

US Mint Sales: US Army Silver Commemorative Coins Rise

US Army silver commemorative coins spiked as did American Silver Eagles in the latest round of US Mint sales. Still missing in the numbers, however, was the new 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™. Proof US Army silver dollars surpassed their previous week’s dip better than the uncirculated US Army silver dollars. The [...]

2010 America the Beautiful 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin Prices

The United States Mint on Tuesday announced prices for the collector 2010 America the Beautiful 5 Oz Silver Uncirculated Coin, saying it will charge $279.95. The US Mint was clear to indicate that "pricing is subject to change" for all "products sold by the United States Mint containing precious metals." That suggests the coins will see their prices adjusted [...]

US Mint Silver Proof Sets Suspended as Silver Prices Break $40

The sale of two US Mint silver proof sets was suspended as silver prices on Friday reached a more than three-decade high and toppled the $40 an ounce milestone. The 2010 Silver Proof Set and the 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set are suspended with a simple US Mint statement beside each of [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Eagles Top 13 Million, 2011 Silver Quarters No Show

American Silver Eagles got off to a nice start in April, but demand for numismatic silver products weakened again, despite a new set’s launch. Just one item managed to exceed its prior week’s increase. United States Mint’s Authorized Purchasers bought another 658,500 bullion Silver Eagles in the last few days, but that number was less [...]

2011 Silver Eagles Post Third Best March Sales in Bullion Coin Series

The 2011 American Silver Eagle bullion coin managed to land the third spot among the highest March totals over the last 25 years, according to United States Mint sales figures. Last month, US Mint Authorized Purchasers bought 2,767,000 Silver Eagles, which lagged behind March 2009 at 3,132,000 and March 2010 with 3,381,000. The .999 fine [...]

Hot Springs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Release Date

The United Mint has scheduled the release date for the collector Hot Springs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, the debuting issue from the numismatic America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins series. The newly updated US Mint 2011 product schedule has the Hot Springs coin set to launch on April 28, 2011. The US [...]

US Mint 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set

Coin collectors can purchase the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set at noon Eastern Time on Friday, April 1. The US Mint will offer the set which includes 90 percent silver proof versions of this year’s America the Beautiful Quarters® for $41.95. The silver coins include the Gettysburg National Military Park Quarter from [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Eagles Hot, Numismatic Silver Sets and Coins Cool

The market for bullion American Silver Eagles remains hot in March, but United States Mint numismatic silver products slowed for another week. One item did out-do its prior performance. Silver Eagles have been getting closer to the 3 million marker for March, but they have not crossed it yet. 2,767,000 have sold to US Mint [...]

2010 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins Available Near Cost

Two United States Mint Authorized Purchasers (AP’s) have started selling their inventory of 2010 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins at a price that is near the cost of the five ounces of silver within each piece. Jack Hunt Coin Broker (JHCB) is offering a set of five for $949.00 ($860.20 plus $88.20 for shipping) [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Silver Proof Set Surges

Except for the 2011 Silver Proof Set, US Mint silver product demand waned for a second straight week. This year’s commemorative silver dollars and bullion American Silver Eagle sales could not outshine their prior week’s increase. The investment grade Silver Eagles added 652,500 to their total, compared to 748,500 previously. Their month-to-date number clocked in [...]

Prices Raised for US Mint Silver Proof Sets

The United States Mint on Friday raised the prices on three of its silver proof set products, two that have already been issued and one that is scheduled for release later this month. The adjustments follow a US Mint review of coin prices precipitated by the rising cost of silver. New York silver prices soared [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Commemorative Silver Dollars Weaken

Collector demand abated for US Mint silver products, including the new 2011 commemorative silver dollars. Bullion American Silver Eagle coins, on the other hand, gained and have topped 11 million in annual sales. Silver Eagles climbed by 748,500. As a comparison, US Mint Authorized Purchasers scooped up 668,500 during the previous week. The total for [...]

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