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Best Selling US Mint Silver Coins Remain Atop
December 20, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
The three best selling silver coin products from the U.S. Mint did not change from the prior week, the most recent weekly sales data revealed.
Sales of the 2012 Making American History Coin and Currency Set actually declined, US Mint sales stats show
During the end of the holiday rush, the 2012 Silver Proof Set took the top spot, followed by the 2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle coin and 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set.
Consumers swooped in and bought 9,820 of the 2012 Silver Proof Sets during the final week of purchases that could wind up under Christmas trees or stuffed in stockings. By far, the sets were the biggest stand-outs among the U.S. Mint’s silver products. With their latest sales jump, a total of 383,696 have sold since their debut on June 4.
The next most popular sellers were the 2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle coins and 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets, which added 3,976 and 2,583 to their respective totals. The Silver Eagles are up to 179,181 and the limited sets hit 26,937.
The only oddity in the group was the Making American History Coin & Currency Set. Its sales fell by -1,327 from 53,645 down to 52,318. The set contains a 2012-S Proof American Silver Eagle coin and a Series 2009 $5 note with a serial number beginning with 150. Possible explanations for the sudden reversal include returns and order cancellations.
The following are the latest United States Mint numismatic silver product sales:
US Mint Sales: Silver Coins for Collectors
| Previous Sales | New Sales | Unit Increase | % Increase | Mintage Limit | |
| 2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Sets | 251,302 | 251,302 | 0 | 0.00% | none |
| 2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets | 13,389 | 14,072 | 683 | 5.10% | none |
| Making American History Coin and Currency Sets | 53,645 | 52,318 | (1,327) | -2.47% | 100,000 |
| 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins | 819,217 | 819,217 | 0 | 0.00% | none |
| 2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins | 175,205 | 179,181 | 3,976 | 2.27% | none |
| 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins | 307,481 | 308,582 | 1,101 | 0.36% | none |
| 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets | 24,354 | 26,937 | 2,583 | 10.61% | |
| 2012 Silver Proof Sets | 373,876 | 383,696 | 9,820 | 2.63% | none |
| 2011 Silver Proof Sets | 572,247 | 572,705 | 458 | 0.08% | none |
| Proof Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars | 115,543 | 117,172 | 1,629 | 1.41% | 500,000 |
| Uncirculated Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars | 40,946 | 41,520 | 574 | 1.40% | |
| Star-Spangled Banner Two-Coin Set | 11,668 | 11,843 | 175 | 1.50% | |
| Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Set | 38,344 | 39,418 | 1,074 | 2.80% | |
| Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 109,623 | 110,942 | 1,319 | 1.20% | 350,000 |
| Uncirculated Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 43,863 | 44,258 | 395 | 0.90% | |
| Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set | 49,131 | 49,842 | 711 | 1.45% | |
| 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 137,401 | 138,777 | 1,376 | 1.00% | none |
| 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 147,005 | 147,305 | 300 | 0.20% | none |
| 2012-P Denali 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 10,180 | 10,523 | 343 | 3.37% | 25,000 |
| 2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 13,789 | 14,041 | 252 | 1.83% | 25,000 |
| 2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 13,196 | 13,375 | 179 | 1.36% | 25,000 |
| 2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 12,679 | 12,805 | 126 | 0.99% | 25,000 |
| 2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 15,271 | 15,384 | 113 | 0.74% | 25,000 |
| 2011-P Gettysburg 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 24,625 | 24,625 | 0 | 0.00% | 35,000 |
| 2011-P Glacier 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 20,503 | 20,590 | 87 | 0.42% | 35,000 |
| 2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 17,988 | 18,077 | 89 | 0.49% | 35,000 |
| 2011-P Vicksburg 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 18,181 | 18,289 | 108 | 0.59% | 35,000 |
| 2011-P Chickasaw 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 16,386 | 16,485 | 99 | 0.60% | 35,000 |
| 9/11 Silver Medal – W | 108,764 | 109,303 | 539 | 0.50% | 2 million |
| 9/11 Silver Medal – P | 67,578 | 67,889 | 311 | 0.46% |
Monday, December 17, is the as of date for the United States Mint numismatic silver coin product sales above.
Star-Spangled Banner commemorative products are limited to 100,000 gold coins across all applicable product options, which includes the Two-Coin Proof Set. The silver dollars have a limit of 500,000.
US Mint Sales: 2012 Bullion American Silver Eagle Coin
| January* | 6,107,000 |
| February | 1,490,000 |
| March | 2,542,000 |
| April | 1,520,000 |
| May | 2,875,000 |
| June | 2,858,000 |
| July | 2,278,000 |
| August | 2,870,000 |
| September | 3,255,000 |
| October | 3,153,000 |
| November | 3,159,500 |
| December | 1,635,000 |
| Total | 33,742,500 |
*These coin sales include a portion of the 2011-dated American Silver Eagle. Thursday, December 20, is the as of date for bullion coins.
US Mint Sales: 2011-2012 America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins
| Gettysburg | 126,700 |
| Glacier | 126,700 |
| Olympic | 85,900 |
| Vicksburg | 39,500 |
| Chickasaw | 29,700 |
| El Yunque | 21,900 |
| Chaco Culture | 20,000 |
| Acadia | 25,400 |
| Hawaii Volcanoes | 20,000 |
| Denali | 20,000 |
Sales last changed for the America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
In addition to www.usmint.gov, check out this site’s coin guide for information about most of the silver coin products above.
