US Mint Sales: Price Reductions Boost Silver Coins

The new year opened with fiery hot Silver Eagle bullion sales, while silver coins for collectors mostly exceeded their prior week’s gains thanks to price cuts. The latest United States Mint figures showed all but two silver products outperformed. 2012 Silver Eagle bullion sales climbed another 175,000 after starting the new year at 3,197,000, which [...]

2012 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Debut at 3.197 Million

The United States Mint began selling its 2012 American Silver Eagle bullion coins to its network of Authorized Purchasers on Tuesday, January 3, marking the 26th year in the series. A remarkable 3,197,000 Silver Eagles were ordered on the first business day, according to the Mint’s most recent published sales figures. This number is up [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010 Silver Sets Surge, 2011 Sets Slow

Sales were higher in the latest United States Mint sales report for 2010-dated silver sets that remain available, while all but one 2011-dated silver product slowed. As for the commemorative coins that expired mid-month, no update was listed. Last week’s published figures, still shown in the tables below, would appear to close their sales chapter [...]

US Mint 2011 Silver Commemorative Coins Ending Sales Figures

Sales concluded Friday for United States Mint commemorative coins in clad, silver and gold. The latest Mint data reflects a buying spike due to all of the last minute purchases, but ending sales figures were nowhere near authorized mintage limits. The US Army silver dollars experienced a combined gain of 2,203 after adding 1,694 in [...]

Eagles Top US Mint Silver Coin Weekly Sales, Commemoratives Gain

The latest U.S. Mint sales data shows mixed demand for numismatic silver products. Activity focused mostly on Silver Eagles and 2011 Silver Proof Sets. Modest improvements were also seen for three of the four silver commemoratives which the Mint will no longer offer after Friday. With an improvement over the prior week, this year’s uncirculated [...]

Sales of US Mint 2011 Commemorative Silver Dollars End Friday

This is the last week for several 2011 commemorative coins, including four silver dollars. The United States Mint plans to take them off sale on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5 PM Eastern Time. As stated in a SilverCoinsToday.com article in October, the United States Mint posted a ‘Last Opportunity‘ section on its online store [...]

2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coins Designs Announced

The United States Mint has released the final designs for the five 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters. By extension, the announcement also indicates what designs will be showcased on the associated 2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coins (discussed here) and the 2012 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins (discussed here). Both series [...]

Mark Twain and March of Dimes Commemorative Silver Dollars Sought

Once again, two new pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Senate that would authorize the U.S. Mint to strike commemorative silver dollars to honor Mark Twain and also the March of Dimes. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), proposed a new version of the Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act, numbered S.1929, to the Senate last [...]

Olympic 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Sales Begin at 8,662

The 2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin debuted last week and sparked greater collector activity for other United States Mint silver products. Every available item saw increases over the prior week’s gains. The biggest mover, though, was not the new Olympic uncirculated coin. It was the 2011 Silver Proof Set. It racked in another [...]

Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales in November Rank Last in 2011

Sales dropped sharply in November for the American Silver Eagle bullion coin. In fact, it was the worst sales month so far for the year and, further, the slowest since July 2008. United States Mint authorized purchasers ordered 1,384,000, a level that was down 49.98% from March which had been the slowest. Although November is [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Silver Eagle Uncirculated Coin Nears Milestone

Another sales milestone is close for a popular United States Mint silver product. 199,848 orders have been placed for the 2011 Silver Eagle uncirculated coin between its launch on September 15 and November 28, leaving the coin’s total just 152 away from an even 200,000. The latest US Mint weekly sales report showed buyers scooped [...]

2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Available

The United States Mint released its 2011-P Olympic National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Noon (Eastern Time). The coin is the third release this year and the eighth in the Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ series. Listed for $229.95, the Olympic silver uncirculated coin is at the [...]

No Black Friday Deals for Proof Silver Eagles or Anniversary Sets

Buyers found no Black Friday deals when it came to recently sold out proof Silver Eagles or 25th American Silver Eagle Anniversary Sets. With United States Mint sellouts occurring Tuesday, November 22, for the 2011-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin and on the day of their release, October 27, for the anniversary sets, demand continues [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Silver Proof Set Tops 500,000

The latest sales figures brought to light another major milestone of a popular United States Mint silver product. After collectors purchased 6,687 of the 2011 Silver Proof Set last week, its total passed the 500,000 milestone. Year-to-date sales numbers for the Silver Proof Set wound up at 500,395 as of Monday, November 21. This year’s [...]

2011 Silver Eagle Proof Coin Sells Out

Collectors can no longer look to the United States Mint for the 2011-W American Silver Eagle Proof Coin. The proof coin, which was released on June 30, 2011, sold out Tuesday, November 22, 2011. The latest United States Mint figures have their individual sales at 850,000. Combined with the 100,000 included in the 25th Anniversary [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Proof Set Approaches Milestone

Sales numbers from the United States Mint revealed a slightly slower week for all but one silver product, the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle, which was also the sales leader. Demand gently tapered for the Uncirculated Silver Eagle, while the 2011 Silver Proof Set is quickly closing in on a new milestone. Collectors nudged Silver Proof [...]

Prices Surge for 25th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Sets

Interest in the 25th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Sets shows no signs of waning now that the United States Mint has started shipping confirmed orders to customers. In fact, if anything, excitement and activity surrounding them may be growing as those who have them either enjoy their new procurement or ponder their values, while those who were [...]

US Mint Sales: Proof Silver Eagle Coins Lead, Bullion Tops 37M

Although weekly sales increases for collectible silver products were mixed in the latest figures released by the United States Mint, one product clearly shined above the rest, the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle. Collectors scooped up 17,701 in one week and not even the combined sales of the 2011 Silver Proof Set and the 2011 Uncirculated [...]

America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coin Sales Update

Sales of America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coins — both the investment-grade bullion coins and the collector uncirculated coins — have slowed. The first several releases in the bullion and collector series sold out. But today, buyers can purchase newer issues from either series without struggle as higher coin mintages, lower silver prices and [...]

25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Sets Shipping

United States Mint customer reports are emerging that 25th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Sets are beginning to ship. Customer orders are being updated by the Mint with a message: "Your order request has been shipped." These orders also include UPS tracking numbers with delivery expectations as early as Wednesday. Buyers who were able to place [...]

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