Silver Eagles Highlight of US Mint Sales, Followed by Proof Coins
March 21, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Bullion American Silver Eagles stole the spotlight from the U.S. Mint’s numismatic silver products, per the latest sales figures. Demand for the bullion Silver Eagles jumped while it lessened for the collectibles. Sales of the bullion coin surged 797,000 since last Wednesday to 1,862,000 for the month. In the previous report, the Silver Eagles gained […]
Senate Passes U.S. Marshals Commemorative Coins in Silver, Gold and Clad
March 19, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
It appears certain that the United States Mint will be striking commemorative coins composed of silver, gold and clad in year 2015 to honor the 225th Anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service. Legislation requiring the commemoratives passed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, March 15, 2012. The Senate approved an amended H.R. 886, named the United […]
Final Day for Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Introductory Pricing
March 18, 2012 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
Pricing for 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar products will be raised after 5:00 PM ET on Monday, March 19, 2012 after having been on sale since February 16, 2012. The two commemorative coins offered by the United States Mint in proof and uncirculated qualities will see price increases of $5 each. The proof silver dollar […]
Release Date and Price for 2012 American Silver Eagle Proof Coin
March 15, 2012 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
Last week, the United States Mint posted a release date for the 2012-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin via its website. In further preparation for that release, new pricing has the Eagle launching a few bucks under a previously announced sale price. According to the Mint’s updated product schedule, its popular American Silver Eagle will […]
2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars Opening Sales
March 13, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
The newest items to burst on the United States Mint’s sales list were the 2012 Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars, $5 gold coins and the companion two-coin proof set. Collectors quickly began buying them as soon as they launched last Monday, March 5. Three of the five available offerings contained silver, while the other two were […]
World War I Centennial Silver Dollar Commemorative Coins Proposed
March 9, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Legislation requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to strike a silver dollar in remembrance of the centennial of World War I was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. Under the terms of the bill, up to 350,000 commemorative coins would be issued in the year 2017. The World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin […]
US Infantry Soldier Dollar Sales Surge as 5 Ounce Silver Coins Retreat
March 7, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Weekly United States Mint sales numbers were certainly a mixed pot. Demand catapulted for the commemorative Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars and the Defenders of Freedom Set while sales retreated for the suspended America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins and the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle. As for silver sets, only one slowed. With fewer […]