US Mint Silver Coin Sales Stronger at April’s End

The total units of numismatic silver coin sales were higher in this round of U.S. Mint sales compared to the prior one, when the nearly three week old 2012 Proof Silver Eagles are not included in the comparison. Of the seven products that outperformed, the proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar experienced the biggest improvement. Its […]

American Silver Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Proof Set Update

More details have emerged for the 2012 American Silver Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Proof Set since the first article on the topic appeared here three days ago. As a reminder, the two-coin proof set includes one 2012-S Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle and one 2012-S Proof American Silver Eagle. Whereas before the United States Mint […]

2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins Lead Sales

The hottest numismatic silver coins last week, and for a second straight week, were 2012-W Proof Silver Eagles. According to the latest U.S. Mint sales figures, collectors ordered another 29,117. When combined with their debut sales from the prior round, the Proof Silver Eagle hit 328,656. It was a close race for the other leading […]

2012 American Silver Eagle San Francisco Proof Set Scheduled

With limited details yet available, the United States Mint has unofficially confirmed that an American Silver Eagle set will be issued in 2012. The confirmation comes in the form of a projected release date listed on the Mint’s store website for a 2012 American Eagle San Francisco Two-Coin Silver Proof Set. The set is currently scheduled […]

House Approves Mark Twain Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins

Gold and silver commemorative coins honoring the life and legacy of Mark Twain are one step closer to reality after the House of Representatives passed the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. The bill, H.R. 2453, was presented on July 7, 2011 by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri. It pre-dates the […]

2012 Silver Eagle Proof Coin Sales Debut

As expected, United States Mint weekly sales revealed robust debuting figures for the 2012-W American Silver Eagle proof coin. This year’s most popular numismatic silver issue launched on Thursday, April 12. By Monday, April 16, collectors purchased 299,539 of them. A few things changed between this year’s release and previous ones, the first being there […]

2012-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin Released

One of the United States Mint’s most popular annual numismatic products is now available. The 2012-W American Silver Eagle proof coin was released for sale beginning at Noon (Eastern) today, April 12, 2012. The American Silver Eagle has an initial price listed of $59.95, plus the U.S. Mint’s standard shipping and handling charge of $4.95 […]

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