The data editor made a few spreadsheet mistakes in the last two Mint Sales Reports (March 5 and 12, 2023): Sales figure should not have been reported for the unreleased 2023 American Women Quarters Proof Set (23WP). Incorrect figures were reported for the American Women Quarters / Bessie Coleman two-roll set (23WRA); the correct sales […]
United Kingdom: Collector edition of popular Britannia in gold, platinum, and silver Proof coins released
The Royal Mint has released the collector edition of the gold, platinum, and silver Proof Britannias. The reverse design is changed every year, and since their first release in 1987, it is the first time a new monarch is portrayed on the obverse. The allegorical female figure of Britannia first appeared on Roman coins but […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending March 12, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending March 12, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Proof coin (23EA), which sold 19,199 units. In second place was the 2023 1-oz. American Platinum Eagle $100 Proof coin (23EJ), with 516 sold. The third best-selling item last week was […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending February 26, 2023
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending February 26, 2023. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2023 First Amendment to the United States Constitution platinum Proof coin — Freedom of the Press (23EJ), which sold 9,620 units. In second place was the 2022-W one-ounce American Silver Eagle $1 Uncirculated coin […]
United States Mint announces release of third coin in platinum Proof series celebrating five freedoms of the First Amendment
2023 Coin Acclaims Bill of Rights’ Freedom of the Press Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) announced that it is releasing the third coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on February 23, 2023, at noon (EST). Mintage is limited to 12,000 coins. There is no […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending March 6, 2022
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending March 6, 2022. The Mint’s best-selling product last week was the 2022 First Amendment to the United States Constitution platinum Proof coin — Freedom of Speech (22EJ), which sold 6,668 units. In second place was the 2022-W National Purple Heart Hall of Honor $1 silver […]
South Africa: Second gold and silver coins in “Big Five” II range released, featuring majestic lion
The South African Mint has released (1st March) the second design in their newest “Big Five” bullion and collector coin range which features a subtle revision to the obverse design. The reverse design remains the same as that of the previous series, an award-winning concept comprising the two halves of the animal’s face conjoined in […]
United States Mint announces release of second coin in platinum Proof series celebrating five freedoms of the First Amendment
2022 Coin Acclaims Bill of Rights’ Freedom of Speech Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) announced today that it is releasing the second coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on March 3, 2022, at noon Eastern Time. Mintage is limited to 15,000. There is no […]
Canada: Reverse Proof one-ounce platinum coin released in celebration of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new Reverse Proof one-ounce platinum collector coins which mark the 70th year of reign of the country’s longest-serving monarch. Canada is North America’s only constitutional monarchy and has been so for 155 years. To date, no other monarch has ever marked as many Canadian milestones as the present sovereign, […]
Switzerland: New first-ever limited edition Swiss platinum commemorative coins to be released
The Swiss Federal Mint will release (13th January) their first-ever coins produced in platinum, a metal usually utilised for commercial purposes such as jewellery and, more recently, medical implants. Created by Swiss Mint engraver, Remo Mascherini, the obverse side features a modern illustration of platinum as a raw material. It depicts the element symbol Pt representing the […]
