US Mint Stops Selling 2013 Silver Proof Sets

February 13, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

On Feb. 7, 2014, the United States Mint stopped selling its 2013 Silver Proof Set, despite that more than 10,000 were purchased last month and the launch of this year’s 2014 Silver Proof Set is still a few months from now. Consumers who want to buy the 2013 set will have to look for it in the secondary market.

2013 United States Mint Silver Proof Set

Sales of the 2013 United States Mint Silver Proof Set reached nearly 420,000 before selling out

Sales of the 2013 Silver Proof Set started on May 2, 2013, a little more than 40 weeks ago. Demand was consistently solid though slowing in recent weeks. By mid-December, sales exceeded that of the 2012-dated set, and a week later sales toppled 400,000.

In the latest round of sales stats, this "sold out" product reached 419,563, which indicates the Mint capped production at around 420,000 units. That tally is high by other world mint standards but seems limited when compared to mintages of US Mint annual Silver Proof Sets prior to 2012. Below is a table for recent comparisons.

2008 – 2013 Silver Proof Set Sales

Year Initial Price # Coins Launch Date Debut Sales Date Debut Sales Latest Sales
2013 $67.95 14 May 2, 2013 May 6, 2013 166,710 419,563*
2012 $67.95 14 June 4, 2012 June 11, 2012 189,628 395,443
2011 $67.95 14 Jan. 25, 2011 Jan. 30, 2011 209,367 574,175
2010 $56.95 14 Aug. 26, 2010 Aug. 29, 2010 241,656 585,414
2009 $52.95 18 July 17, 2009 July 19, 2009 271,372 694,406
2008 $44.95 14 Aug. 26, 2008 Aug. 31, 2008 292,004 774,874

*Adjustments are possible in the coming weeks

Now that the 2013 Silver Proof Set is no longer available, other products containing 90% silver coins may get stronger looks. These competitors include the eight-coin 2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set and the five coin 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set. The first is $139.95 and the latter is $31.95.

In the table below are the latest sales stats for collector silver coins and related products from the US Mint. Sunday, Feb. 9, is the “as of” date.

US Mint Silver Sales: Silver Coins for Collectors

Previous Sales New Sales Unit Increase % Increase Mintage Limit
Proof Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollars 38,902 41,340 2,438 6.27% 350,000
Uncirculated Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollars 16,182 17,077 895 5.53%
Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars 59,291 59,291 0 0.00% Sold Out
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars 23,710 23,710 0 0.00%
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set 9,999 9,999 0 0.00%
5-Star General Profiles Collection 10,929 10,929 0 0.00%
Proof Girl Scouts Silver Dollars 86,353 86,353 0 0.00% Sold Out
Uncirculated Girl Scouts Silver Dollars 31,714 31,714 0 0.00%
Girl Scouts Young Collectors Set 5,747 5,747 0 0.00%
2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set 7,789 7,969 180 2.31% none
2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set 36,865 38,088 1,223 3.32% 50,000 
2014 Congratulations Set 1,563 1,711 148 9.47%  
2013 Congratulations Set 15,932 16,002 70 0.44% none
2013-W Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set 235,689 235,689 0 0.00% Sold Out
2014-W Proof Silver Eagle 327,918 355,107 27,189 8.29%  
2013-W Proof Silver Eagle 868,494 868,494 0 0.00% Sold Out
2014 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets 52,769 57,668 4,899 9.28%  
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets 129,174 129,598 424 0.33% none
2013 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets 30,399 30,506 107 0.35% none 
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets 28,368 28,368 0 0.00% Sold Out
Making American History Coin and Currency Sets 60,203 60,203 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle 178,941 178,941 0 0.00% Sold Out
2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle 202,504 202,504 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013 Silver Proof Sets 419,148 419,563 415 0.10% none
2012 Silver Proof Sets 395,443 395,443 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-P Mount Rushmore 5 Ounce Silver Coins 23,547 23,547 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-P Fort McHenry 5 Ounce Silver Coins 19,802 19,802 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-P Great Basin 5 Ounce Silver Coins 17,792 17,792 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-P Perry’s Victory 5 Ounce Silver Coins 17,707 17,707 0 0.00% Sold Out
2013-P White Mountain 5 Ounce Silver Coins 20,530 20,530 0 0.00% Sold Out

 

Bullion American Silver Eagle coins advanced 866,500 in the last six days compared to the 874,000 added previously. Wednesday, Feb. 12, is the as of sales date for the silver bullion coins shown below.

US Mint Bullion Sales: 2014 American Silver Eagle Coins

January 4,775,000
February 1,691,500
2014 Total 6,466,500

 

At this time, no 2014-dated bullion America the Beautiful Silver Coins have been released. All prior issues have sold out.

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