Silver Coin in Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set Not Sparking Sales

The 2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set, containing a 2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle along with five other clad dollars, advanced by 1,606 during its first full week of availability. Combined with its initial sales, the total number of sets purchased by collectors crept up to 6,547. It represents a much slower start than that of […]

Lions Clubs International Commemorative Coin Act Nearing Law

Commemorative coins recognizing the centennial of Lions Club International are closing in on reality. The U.S. House of Representatives just passed its version (H.R. 2139) of the Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act on September 10, 2012 and the U.S. Senate passed its version (S. 1299) on July 26, 2012. Now, one […]

2012 Proof Silver Eagle Sales Top 600K, Trumping Annual $1 Coin Set

Collectors last week focused a great deal of attention on the U.S. Mint’s 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle, based on the bureau’s recent coin sales stats. At the same time, however, orders for this year’s 2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle seemed grim, as its sales plunged by thousands — more than the debut sales of the 2012 […]

2012 Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coin Available

A little more than one month following the release of the previous strike in the series, the fourth debut for this year’s five ounce investment-grade silver coins launched. Orders for the 2012 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coin are being accepted at the United States Mint from its network of Authorized Purchasers. […]

Melt Values of American Silver Coins and Sets Surge

Melt values of silver coins and sets are surging. Silver prices increased sharply Friday, September 7, 2012, as the precious metal soared to levels not seen in six months. Spot silver prices raced to $33.68 an ounce in the afternoon. For comparison, that is up $1.46, or 4.5%, from the London Fix established earlier Friday […]

2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set Includes Silver Eagle

Released Thursday, September 6, 2012, the six-coin 2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set is the final United States Mint product expected to include a 2012 American Silver Eagle. One of the more unique collector products, the coin set returns after a three year absence and following successful releases in 2007 when a bit more than […]

2012 Silver Coins Lead Sales, 2011 Uncirculated Silver Eagle Tops 300K

Two out of the three top selling silver collectibles experienced better week-over-week sales gains, according to the sales stats from the United States Mint. Meanwhile, the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle garnered enough orders to top the 300K milestone. Both the individually sold 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle and 2012 Silver Proof Set improved while the third […]

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