Coin Collecting News
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The latest US Mint numismatic product sales report includes the debut figures for two new products, as well as the unexpected sell out of the 2011 American Silver Eagle Proof Coins. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter numismatic rolls and bags went on sale November 14, 2011. In the opening days of sales, collectors placed [...]
During the period covered by the latest weekly US Mint numismatic sales report, the proof version of the Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Gold Coins sold out. These coins had first been offered by the US Mint on December 1, 2010. Both proof and uncirculated versions were available, originally priced at $854 and $841, respectively. [...]
The United States Mint’s 2011-dated annual sets showed increased levels of interest in the latest weekly numismatic product sales report. Meanwhile, the 2011 Proof Platinum Eagle and 2011-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle also showed elevated sales. The Mint’s annual sets include traditional products like the 2011 Proof Set, the 2011 Mint Set, now referred to as [...]
The latest US Mint numismatic sales report includes the debut figures for the Glacier National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins. During the period covered by the report, the US Mint also released the 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set, which sold out of the maximum 100,000 production limited within hours of the initial release. The [...]
The latest report of the United States Mint’s numismatic product sales shows relatively quiet activity for the week, with a single new product launched. In recent weeks, there has been some unusual activity for the 2011 September 11 National Silver Medals, which will be explored. The Vicksburg National Park Quarter Three Coin Set went on [...]
