US Mint Sales: 2009 Silver Eagles Peak, Collector Coins Weak

The latest United States Mint sales report shows robust 2009 Silver Eagle bullion figures, but weakening numismatic silver coin demand.

US Mint 2010 Silver Product Release Schedule

The United States Mint has released a preliminary schedule for its 2010 offerings. With nearly 40 products listed, several items stand out relating to US Mint silver coins.
The 2010 Silver Commemoratives Coins are front and center. While no firm dates are listed, the Mint has provided February and March as the respective launch [...]

Weekly Silver Prices Little Changed

Silver prices were little changed in this holiday-shortened week. The metal shifted lower until turning a corner in New York on Tuesday and then regaining more serious traction on Thursday to overcome prior losses.
New York silver futures for March delivery ended the week at $17.44 an ounce, rising 12 cents, or 0.7 percent.
London silver [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Eagles Top 28M, Sets Mostly Lower

New United States Mint stats reveal that sales were lower for three of their four available silver coin products.
The 2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set was the biggest unit gainer of the collectible sets with weekly sales of 10,041. That was down from 12,136.
Collectors are purchasing fewer [...]

US Mint Announces 2010 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Date

The United States Mint today told its authorized purchasers that it would begin taking orders for 2010 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins on January 19.
The US Mint also said it would offer the 2009-dated versions "through the end of the year and into 2010 as long as inventories remain." The coins, to [...]

US Mint 2010 Silver Commemorative Coins

Two United States Mint commemorative silver coins are scheduled for release in 2010.
These two coins are the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar and the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar.

Weekly Silver Prices Rise in NY, Fall in London

Silver prices were mixed on the week, as it increased 1.3% in New York and fell 1.1% in London.
Precious metals for the most part were pressured by a stronger US dollar, which stuck around a three-month high that was hit on Thursday. Bullion generally moves opposite of the greenback.
New York silver futures for [...]

2010 Boy Scouts of America Silver Dollar Coin Designs

The United States Mint on Thursday unveiled designs for next year’s Boy Scouts Commemorative Silver Dollars. The 2010-dated $1s celebrate the centennial founding of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

US Mint Silver Coins: Demand Declines, 2009 Silver Eagles Return Strong

2009 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins have returned with strength following their near two-week hiatus as a result of a depleted inventory. The United States Mint resumed selling the eagles to authorized dealers on Monday, Dec. 7.

1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Coin

The Famous Battles five coin series from The Perth Mint of Australia has proven to be extremely popular among collectors, with the first two already sold out. Closing out this collection, the Mint has released the one-ounce 1863 Battle of Gettysburg Silver Proof coin.

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