Ending Annual Sales Record for 2013 American Eagle Silver Coins

January 7, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

2013 was an interesting year when it comes to silver as bullion sales of American Eagle silver coins shattered a yearly record despite the market realizing its biggest annual decline in almost a third of a century.

Stack of American Eagle silver coins

The annual sales record for the 2013 American Eagle silver coins ended at 42.675 million

The contradicting numbers show investors are still willing to bank on silver as a long-term investment option even in a depressed market. Read More…

Roosevelt and Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets on Sales Charts

January 3, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

Although the US Mint had not launched any new silver coins for some time until Monday’s release of the 2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollar, sales stats for two other silver products finally showed up.

Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set and Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set and Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

After appearing in the Mint’s line-up more than two weeks ago, inaugural sales for the 2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set reached 29,153. Read More…

2014-P $1 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Coins

January 1, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

Beginning at Noon (Eastern) on Thursday, January 2, 2014, the 2014-P Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollars will be available for ordering from the United States Mint.

2014-P $1 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Coins - Enhanced Proof and Uncirculated

2014-P $1 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Coins – Enhanced Proof and Uncirculated

Both silver coins are struck in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Read More…

Silver Prices in 2013 Mark Biggest Annual Decline Since 1981

January 1, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

Silver prices in 2013 plummeted for their biggest annual loss in more than three decades. Declines were joined by most other precious metals.

Four silver bars

Silver prices tumbled in 2013

In closing out the month, quarter and year on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, silver futures for March delivery shed 25 cents, or 1.3%, to $19.37 an ounce on the Comex in New York. Read More…

Final Hours of US Mint 2013 Last Chance Products

December 31, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

The final hours of the US Mint’s 2013 Last Chance Sale have arrived, and that means this year’s commemorative silver coins, last year’s annual America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set, and several other products will be discontinued.

US Last Chance Products, Banner

This “Last Chance” advertisement on the US Mint’s website shows some of the silver coins and products going off sale

An entire page is dedicated to the event on the US Mint’s website Read More…

US Mint Sales: 2013 Silver Proof Sets Cross 400K

December 27, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

As the year winds down, one more silver coin product hit a milestone. According to the latest US Mint sales stats, the 2013 Silver Proof Set crossed the 400K marker when buyers picked up 6,046 more last week, taking the total up from 399,772 to 405,818.

2013 US Mint Silver Proof Set

US Mint sales of the 2013 Silver Proof Set topped 400,000.

The set already passed one milestone when it exceeded sales of last year’s set Read More…

US Mint Discounts on 2014 Silver Coins and Annual Sets

December 24, 2013 by · Leave a Comment 

This week the United States Mint announced it will offer 10% discounts for its most popular silver coins and annual sets. The bureau also said it would continue to sell it silver products at reduced prices in 2014. Additionally, the US Mint is promoting its new product schedule that includes prices and on-sale dates for most of its 2014 products.

US Mint Discount Promotion

The US Mint is now offering discounts on popular silver coins and annual sets through its Online Subscription Program

US Mint discounts are available for select products ordered only through its Online Subscription Program. Read More…

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