The US Mint began sales of numismatic bags and rolls of the El Yunque National Forest Quarter on February 3, 2012. This represented the eleventh release in the ongoing America the Beautiful Quarters Program, featuring national parks and sites from the 50 states, 5 U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Through the reporting date of February 6, 2012, the US Mint has recorded sales of 2,189 and 2,131 of the 100-coin bags from the Philadelphia and Denver Mint, respectively, and 15,542 of the two roll sets containing 40 coins from each mint.

Starting with this product release, the US Mint had significantly reduced the prices with the 100-coin bags priced at $34.95 compared to $49.95 in the prior year and the two roll sets priced at $32.95 compared to $39.95. So far, the price decreases have not resulted in stronger sales. The debut figures for the El Yunque Quarter 100-coin bags are down slightly from the debut figures for the previous Chickasaw Quarter bags. The number of two roll sets is down by about 12%. However, it should be noted that the debut figures for the present release include only three days worth of sales, while the debut numbers for the previous release covered seven days worth of sales.

For the week, the US Mint recorded sales of 14,286 of the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagles. This is a big jump from the 4,455 coins sold in the previous week. Many collectors view the product as a relative bargain. Just before the start of the year, the US Mint reduced the price of the offering to $45.95 per coin. Since that date, the market price of silver has risen by more than $5 per ounce, while the product price has remained unchanged.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through February 6, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Products listed in bold make their debut on this report. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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The United States Mint offers numismatic versions of the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins, featuring a special finish created through a vapor blasting technique and the "P" mint mark. Mintages have been limited to 27,000 for the 2010-dated releases and 35,000 for the 2011-dated releases. Initially, the coins were priced at $279.95 each, but this was later reduced to $229.95 on October 7, 2011, and finally to $204.95 effective December 27, 2011. On the date of the last price decrease, the market price of silver was around $28 per ounce.

Despite an increase in the market price of silver by about $5 per ounce, the US Mint has continued sales at the lowest price level. More collectors seem to have taken notice of the fact. In the latest week, the US Mint sold 3,563 coins across the four available designs. This is up from 2,931 coins sold in the previous week.

The 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle similarly had its price decreased effective December 27, 2011. Since that date, the one ounce coins with an uncirculated finish and the "W" mint mark have been priced at $45.95 each. In the latest week, collectors placed orders for 4,455 of the coins, up from 3,062 in the previous week.

Elsewhere in the sales report, the number of 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets sold has quickly deflated. The product debuted two weeks ago with sales of 61,181. The following week sales registered at 8,048. For the current week, sales moved up by only 1,190.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through January 30, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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On January 17, the US Mint began sales of the 2012 Quarters Proof Set, containing copper-nickel clad proof versions of each of this year's quarters. This followed the release of a set containing 90% silver proof versions of the quarters one week prior. The newly released clad version of the set achieved opening sales of 50,774 units. This was a slower start than the silver version of the set, which had debuted at 61,181.

The numbers for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set are also down when compared to the similar five coin sets released in the prior two years. The 2010-dated set had debuted with sales of 75,558 and the 2011-dated set had debuted with sales of 53,944.

The 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle recorded its highest weekly sales total in more than two months at 449. To date, the US Mint has now recorded total sales of 12,920 out of the 15,000 maximum mintage. The price for the coin was increased by $100 on January 18, which may have prompted some collectors to order the coin early in the week ahead of the increase.

The recently released 2011-P Vicksburg National Military Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin achieved weekly sales of 1,752, bringing total sales to 9,613. The product first went on sale January 12. The US Mint has just announced that effective January 25 at 12:00 Noon, the household ordering limit for the product will be removed.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through January 23, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Products listed in bold make their debut on this report. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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The US Mint began sales of the Vicksburg National Military Park 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coins on January 12, 2012. The coins had the lowest initial pricing point for the numismatic series to date. Through the reporting date of January 17, 2012, sales have reached 7,861 units out of the 35,000 maximum mintage. This falls below the debut sales level for the previous release featuring Olympic National Park, which came in at 8,662.

On January 10, 2012, the US Mint began sales of the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set. These sets contain the five latest quarter designs struck in 90% silver. Initial sales for the product have reached 61,181. This amount is below the debut figures for last year's set, which started at 78,054.

Within the sales reporting period, the Mount Hood National Forest 5 oz. Silver Uncirculated Coins sold out. These coins originally went on sale July 28, 2011, priced at $279.95 and remained available through two downward pricing adjustments. The last reported sales are 26,928. With this sell out, all of the 2010-dated numismatic ATB Five Ounce Silver Coins have sold out.

Around mid-day yesterday, the 2011-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle sold out. The sales figures for the product according to this report are 8,810. This number is significant as it may represent a new mintage low across all versions of the American Gold Eagle. It is possible that this may be the last sales figure the US Mint provides, or another figure may be provided next week. Final audited mintage figures generally aren't available for months or years after the actual sell out.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through January 17, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Products listed in bold make their debut on this report. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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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 2,801 this week, compared to sales of 6,891 in the previous week. The 2011 Silver Proof Set had sales of 1,782 compared to 4,573 last week, and the 2011 Uncirculated Set had sales of 1,539 compared to 3,869 last week.

Release dates for the 2012-dated full annual sets have not yet been announced, although release dates are known for some of the smaller sets containing only the quarters or $1 coins.

One of the only product lines to show gains compared to the prior week were the First Spouse Gold Coins. The most recently released Lucretia Garfield coins sold 188 across proof and uncirculated versions compared to 119 in the previous week. Across all available designs, there were 308 First Spouse coins sold, compared to 236 in the prior week.

The 2010-P Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Uncirculated Coins are now very close to a sell out. Sales have reached 26,831 out of the 27,000 maximum mintage.

The full US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through January 9, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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The individual option for the quarter ounce 2011 Proof Gold Eagle has now sold out at the US Mint. The product was removed from the Mint's online product catalog on December 28. Since the initial release on April 21, the US Mint has recorded sales of 10,381 out of the 30,000 maximum product limit. The coin does remain available for purchase as part of the four coin proof set.

Effective December 27, the US Mint reduced prices for the 2010-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle and the four different America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins. Following the price reduction of $5 per ounce of silver content, sales for each of the products rose from the levels of the prior week. The Mount Hood Five Ounce Silver Coin may be nearing a sell out, with last reported sales of 26,569 out of the 27,000 maximum mintage.

On December 30, the US Mint concluded sales of most of the 2010-dated annual sets. This included the popular 2010 Proof Set, 2010 Uncirculated Coin Set, and 2010 Silver Proof Set. In the final days of availability, there were no large increases in sales, leaving several of the products at final sales levels not seen in decades.

Finally, the US Mint began sales of the James Garfield $1 Coin Covers on December 29. In the opening days, sales have reached 13,843. This is a slightly slower start than the previous cover featuring Rutherford Hayes, which debuted at 14,051.

The full US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through January 3, 2012. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products which make their debut on this report are shown in bold. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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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 newly effective prices represented the lowest level to date for the platinum coin and the lowest levels in several months for the gold coins. Compared to the previous week, sales for the impacted products were higher nearly across the board.

The 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle added 169, bringing the total sales to 11,823 out of the 15,000 maximum mintage. The one-quarter ounce and four coin set options for the Proof Gold Eagles saw big jumps with weekly sales of 2,116 and 1,300, respectively. The 2011-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle also saw a boost of 551, bringing total sales to 8,495.

First Spouse Gold Coins recorded sales of 460 coins across all options, compared to 197 in the previous week. The US Mint currently has four different designs available in either proof or uncirculated versions.

The two newly released products were the James and Lucretia Garfield Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set with sales of 1,521, and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter 3 Coin Set with sales of 10,483.

The full US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through December 27, 2011. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products which make their debut on this report are shown in bold. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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On December 16, 2011, the US Mint stopped accepting orders for the 2011 commemorative coins. The two programs featured the United States Army and the Medal of Honor. In the final days of availability, the Army gold coins added 171 proofs and 344 uncirculated coins, the silver dollars added 1,871 proofs and 332 uncirculated coins, and the half dollars added 895 proofs and 997 uncirculated coins. The Medal of Honor gold coins added 273 proofs and 341 uncirculated coins, and the silver dollars added 3,580 proofs and 1,355 uncirculated coins.

Of note are the low final sales for each of the gold coins and the U.S. Army Half Dollars. The uncirculated gold coins join only a few other modern commemorative issues with mintages of less than 10,000. The proof gold coins mark a new low for any modern commemorative proof gold coin. The half dollars will represent the lowest mintage for the denomination across all modern commemoratives.

On December 13, 2011, the Treasury Department announced the immediate suspension of additional Presidential Dollars for circulation. The suspension received coverage from numerous mainstream media outlets. At least for the present week, the increased attention seems to have benefited sales of related numismatic products. While the increases were not enormous, there were higher sales for Presidential Dollar rolls and coin covers compared to the previous week. This occurred as sales of most other numismatic products fell.

The full US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through December 19, 2011. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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The 2011-dated annual sets continued the recent rate of elevated sales. The most popular was the standard 2011 Proof Set, which added 22,346 units, bringing total sales to 1,020,572. This was followed by the 2011 Silver Proof Set which added 8,834, and the 2011 Uncirculated Set with sales of 8,681.

The 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle added 9,854 in the latest week, bringing the total to 218,254. The collectible versions of the American Silver Eagle also make popular holiday gifts, and with the proof version sold out, only the uncirculated version remains as an option.

On Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET, the US Mint has scheduled to conclude sales of this year's commemorative coins. The two programs feature the United States Army and the Medal of Honor. As mentioned in previous reports, sales for most coins are well below the typical levels experienced for commemorative issues. Historically speaking, commemorative coins which have experienced low sales during the period of availability have later appreciated in value on the secondary market. In the final sales data available before the conclusion of sales, the Army commemoratives added 340 gold coins, 1,694 silver dollars, and 1,199 half dollars across proof and uncirculated versions. The Medal of Honor commemoratives added 219 gold coins and 2,731 silver dollars across proof and uncirculated versions.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through December 12, 2011. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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The 2011-P Olympic National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins went on sale November 29, 2011. This product represented the eighth numismatic release for the series. The earliest releases were greeted enthusiastically by collectors, but the excitement has since faded. The latest release sold 8,662 units during the debut period, representing the slowest start so far.

On the same date, the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set went on sale. Total orders have reached 10,098 for the product which contains circulating quality examples of each of this year's quarters struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.

Later in the week on December 1, 2011, the Lucretia Garfield First Spouse Gold Coins went on sale. So far, customer orders have been received for 1,478 proofs and 874 uncirculated coins, for a combined total of 2,352. The other three releases of the series for this year had debut sales of 2,108 (Eliza Johnson), 2,598 (Julia Grant), and 2,122 (Lucy Hayes).

Areas of strength in the sales report include the 2011-dated annual sets, which are often purchased as holiday gifts, and the 2011 commemorative coins, which are scheduled to conclude sales on December 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET. The 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle has also shown a jump in sales. This is the only Silver Eagle numismatic product still available from the US Mint.

The complete US Mint numismatic product sales report appears below. The figures are compiled through December 5, 2011. The first number column represents total sales through the reporting date, and the second number column represents the change in sales since the last report. Products shown in bold make their debut on this report. Products with sales followed by an asterisk (*) are no longer available from the United States Mint. Currently available US Mint products can be found online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/

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