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United States Mint

The United States Mint produces circulating, commemorative, and bullion coins. The Mint currently has facilities located in Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point. A variety of products are offered for coin collectors each year. US Mint bullion products like the American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle are popular around the world. Read the latest Coin Update News articles about the United States Mint and their collectible coin and bullion products.

US Mint Offers Yosemite Quarter Bags and Rolls

US Mint Offers Yosemite Quarter Bags and Rolls

The United States Mint began sales of Yosemite National Park Quarter numismatic bags and rolls yesterday on July 26, 2010. This coin represents the third release of the new America the Beautiful Quarters Program, created to honor a national park or national site from each state, territory, and the District of Columbia in the order [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010 Proof Set Debuts at 296,379

US Mint Sales: 2010 Proof Set Debuts at 296,379

This weekly report of the United States Mint’s numismatic product sales includes the debut figures for the 2010 Proof Set. This annual set is usually the US Mint’s most popular product offering.
The 2010 Proof Set went on sale July 22, 2010. The price of the set was $31.95, reflecting an increase of $2 compared to [...]

Prices Reduced for United States Mint Gold Coins

Prices Reduced for United States Mint Gold Coins

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, the United States Mint reduced the prices for available numismatic gold coin offerings. The price decrease follows the recent general decline in the price of gold.
Although a few new aspects of the policy were recently revealed, the US Mint generally bases prices on the average London Fix prices from the [...]

US Mint Offers 2010 Proof Set

US Mint Offers 2010 Proof Set

Today, July 22, 2010, the United States Mint began sales of the 2010 Proof Set. This set includes a total of 14 coins across six denominations, struck in high quality proof format.

One of the highlights of the 2010 Proof Set is the first five coins for the new America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This new [...]

2010 Proof Silver Eagles May Follow Change in Law

2010 Proof Silver Eagles May Follow Change in Law

A statement by United States Mint Director Edmund Moy indicates that 2010 Proof Silver Eagles may be minted and issued later this year, following a possible amendment to existing law. The status of the popular collector coin has remained uncertain due to the continued high demand for the bullion version of the coin.
The American Silver [...]

Inefficiencies Cited in US Mint’s Bullion Coin Programs

Inefficiencies Cited in US Mint's Bullion Coin Programs

Testimony delivered during a hearing of the House Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology on “The State of U.S. Coins and Currency” revealed inefficiencies in the United States Mint’s procurement process for precious metals blanks. These inefficiencies have had a significant impact on the Mint’s ability to efficiently manufacture gold and silver bullion coins.

The [...]

US Mint Sells 19.4 Million Quarters Through Bulk Purchase Program

US Mint Sells 19.4 Million Quarters Through Bulk Purchase Program

On June 8, 2010, the United States Mint announced a new program which would allow individuals and businesses to order America the Beautiful Quarters in bulk quantities. The program was created as a response to the current economic conditions which make it difficult to obtain the new series of coins through the banking system.
Under the [...]

US Mint Sales: 2010 Mint Set Debuts at 200,764

US Mint Sales: 2010 Mint Set Debuts at 200,764

The latest weekly sales report of the United States Mint’s numismatic products includes the debut figures for the 2010 Uncirculated Mint Set. As one of the US Mint’s most popular annual products, these sales figures make an interesting study.
The 2010 Mint Set went on sale at the US Mint on July 15, 2010. Through July [...]

2010 Uncirculated Mint Set Available from US Mint

2010 Uncirculated Mint Set Available from US Mint

Today July 15, 2010, the United States Mint began sales of the 2010 Uncirculated Coin Set. This is one of their most popular annual offerings, which includes uncirculated coins struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.
The coins are produced with a special satin finish, which differs from the regular finish used for circulating coins. The [...]

US Mint Sales: Collectors Take a Vacation

US Mint Sales: Collectors Take a Vacation

In the latest week, sales of the United States Mint’s numismatic products were lower across virtually every product category. Collectors may be awaiting the release of new products like the upcoming 2010 Mint Set and 2010 Proof Set. Sales of existing products may also be impacted by the general slow down typical for the summer [...]