Sales Spring for 2013 Bullion and Proof Silver Eagle Coins

Without new silver coins released, 2013-W Proof American Silver Eagle coins returned to the top of the weekly best-selling list according to the latest round of U.S. Mint sales stats.

Demand for Proof Silver Eagle coins has been swinging these last few weeks. Sales most recently jumped 20,741 between April 8 and April 15, which lifted their total to 430,156. The gains seen in the prior two sales reports were 4,208 and 25,605. Their reign this time will be short lived again, since their sales were temporarily suspended on Monday for product re-pricing as a result of plunging silver prices.

The second highest silver numismatic seller was the 2013-P Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollar. Generals George C. Marshall and Dwight D. Eisenhower grace the obverse of these commemoratives, and collectors ordered 7,170 more. In the sales stats shown below, the proofs outsold the uncirculated versions 7,170 to 2,583.

In bullion news, bullion Silver Eagle coins crossed 16 million for the year. U.S. Mint Authorized Purchasers took in 675,000 over the last seven days, resulting in a new year-to-date total of 16,610,000. In 2012, the bullion coins did not jump over 16 million until June 19. In 2011, which holds the annual sales record for the Silver Eagles at over 39.8 million, the 16 million level was not hit until May 9.

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
Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	29,549	36,719	7,170	24.26%	500,000 Silver Dollars
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	14,521	17,104	2,583	17.79%
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set	9,139	9,760	621	6.80%
Proof Girl Scout Silver Dollars	66,253	67,366	1,113	1.68%	350,000
Uncirculated Girl Scout Silver Dollars	26,221	26,423	202	0.77%
2013-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins	409,415	430,156	20,741	5.07%	none
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins	819,217	819,217	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	86,699	87,841	1,142	1.32%	none
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	148,508	148,798	290	0.20%	none
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets	26,890	27,447	557	2.07%	none
Making American History Coin and Currency Sets	56,604	56,720	116	0.20%	100,000
2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins	202,504	202,504	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets	48,899	49,424	525	1.07%	50,000
2012 Silver Proof Sets	395,443	395,443	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Denali 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	15,225	15,225	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	14,863	14,863	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	14,978	14,978	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	16,180	16,294	114	0.70%	25,000
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	17,314	17,314	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Sets	251,302	251,302	0	0.00%	Sold Out

 

Monday, April 15, 2013 is the as of date for sales of the United States Mint numismatic silver coins above.

US Mint Sales: 2013 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins

January	7,498,000
February	3,368,500
March	3,356,500
April	2,387,000
2013 Total	16,610,000

 

Thursday, April 18, is the as of date for the above bullion coins.

US Mint Sales: 2011-2012 America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins

2011 Gettysburg	126,700
2011 Glacier	126,700
2011 Olympic	104,900
2011 Vicksburg	58,100
2011 Chickasaw	48,700
2012 El Yunque	24,000
2012 Chaco Culture	24,400
2012 Acadia	25,400
2012 Hawaii Volcanoes	20,000
2012 Denali	20,000

 

All 2011-dated and 2012-dated America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins sold out on March 1, 2013. The United States Mint has not released any 2013-dated versions.