February 3, 2012

US Mint Sales: ATB 5 Ounce Silver Coins Sell Faster

Vicksburg

As the market price of silver moved higher, some collectors shifted their focus to the United States Mint’s numismatic silver products, particularly those which recently had their prices decreased. This was evidenced by the numbers in the latest weekly US Mint numismatic product sales report. The United States Mint offers numismatic versions of the America [...]

US Mint Sales: 2012 Quarters Proof Sets Debut

2011 Proof Platinum Eagle

The latest weekly report of United States Mint numismatic product sales includes the debut figures for the recently released 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set. Other areas of focus include the 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle and the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins. On January 17, the US Mint began sales of [...]

US Mint Sales: New Products Debut, Old Products Sell Out

2011-W Gold Eagle

The latest weekly report of the United States Mint’s numismatic product sales includes the debut figures for the recently released 2011-P Vicksburg Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin and the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set. Meanwhile, two older products have sold out. The US Mint began sales of the Vicksburg National Military Park [...]

Weekly US Mint Numismatic Sales Report

Lucretia Garfield

The United States Mint’s numismatic product sales were mostly slower for the week, as collectors awaited the release of the first 2012-dated products. The 2011 annual sets were broadly lower, with most of the products recording sales that were less than half of the prior week’s total. For example, the 2011 Proof Set added just [...]

US Mint Sales: Silver Coins Rise Following Price Reductions

Olympic Five Ounce Coin

The latest United States Mint numismatic product sales report contains several noteworthy developments. This includes the sell out of a gold product, the rise in sales for silver coins following price reductions, updated numbers for 2010-dated annual sets, and the debut figures for a newly released product. The individual option for the quarter ounce 2011 [...]

US Mint Sales: Numismatic Gold and Platinum Coins Rise

Proof Gold Eagle

Sales of the United States Mint’s gold and platinum numismatic products rose in the latest week, following recent price reductions. Also, two newly released products make their debut. On December 21, the US Mint reduced the prices for gold and platinum collector coins by the equivalent of $100 per ounce of precious metals content. The [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Commemorative Coin Sales Conclude

Medal of Honor Silver Dollar

With the year drawing to a close and the window for most holiday purchases closed, the United States Mint’s numismatic product sales were broadly lower for the week. The bright spots in the report include the 2011 commemorative coins, which experienced some last minute buying ahead of the scheduled conclusion of sales, and the Presidential [...]

US Mint Sales: Deadline for 2011 Commemoratives Approaches

Army Half Dollar

The latest weekly United States Mint numismatic product sales report shows continued strength for products typically associated with holiday gift giving. The report also includes the latest figures for the 2011 commemorative coins, which are scheduled to conclude sales at the end of this week. The 2011-dated annual sets continued the recent rate of elevated [...]

US Mint Sales: Gold and Silver Products Debut

Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coin

In the latest weekly report of the United States Mint’s numismatic product sales, recently released gold, silver, and clad products make their first appearance. Annual sets continue to experience strong sales, and commemorative coins saw a boost. The 2011-P Olympic National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins went on sale November 29, 2011. This product [...]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Commemorative Coins in Focus

gold-commem

The latest weekly sales report for the United States Mint’s numismatic products shows somewhat muted activity, with no major shifts in purchasing and no new products released. As such, this article will take focus on the 2011 commemorative coins, which are scheduled to conclude sales in less than three weeks. The two commemorative coin programs [...]