2009 American Gold Buffalo Bullion Coins were on fire for the short period they were available. The United States Mint released the one-ounce, 24 karat gold coins on Oct. 15. Within five days 71,500 were sold, which represented nearly 42 percent of 2008’s total.

Although the sales pace later cooled compared to the opening numbers, the amount that left US Mint doors in either October or November turned out to be greater than any single month in 2007 or 2008. And by Dec. 4, the Buffalos sold out.

In the end, 200,000 Buffalo gold coins were purchased in 2009, topping 2007 and 2008 sales.

US Mint authorized dealers would have bought more, but no more were to be had.

"The United States Mint has depleted its inventory of 2009 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coins," U.S. Mint Director of Public Affairs Tom Jurkowsky said in announcing their sellout. "No additional inventory will be made available."

The following table shows the monthly and annual sales of the coins since they were first issued:

American Buffalo Bullion Coin Sales Figures: 2006 – 2009

The Coin Sales Figures page Gold American Buffalo Bullion Coin Sales Figures has also been updated. It contains a graphical chart of sales, along with historical information on 2009 events.

Both the obverse and reverse of the American Buffalo Gold are the same basic design that first appeared on the 1913 circulating nickel, commonly known by most as either the "Indian Head Nickel" or the "Buffalo Nickel." This classic coin is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever produced by the US Mint and ran until 1938, when it is discontinued in favor of the Thomas Jefferson design.

The obverse has a portrait of a Native American, said to be a composite of three Indian chiefs. Many have claimed to be one of those three models, but only two were ever verified by the artist James Earle Fraser; Cheyenne Chief Two Moons and Lakota Sioux Chief Iron Tail.

The reverse contains an image of an American buffalo, also known as a bison. It is believed by many to be modeled after the creature named "Black Diamond" who lived in the New York City Zoo.

The US Mint sells bullion gold coins for a small amount over the current spot price of gold, but only to authorized purchasers. The authorized purchasers in turn resell the coins to coin dealers, precious metal providers and/or directly to the public.

The US Mint also offers a numismatic or collector American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins. These are sold directly to the public.

For more information, also see the Mint page dedicated to the series at http://usmint.gov/mint_programs/buffalo24k/.

The United States Mint sold more gold bullion coins during the last seven days than the preceding week, the latest figures from the agency reveal. Sales of silver coins were also strong, but down slightly.

US Mint authorized dealers purchased another 31,500 American Gold Eagles and 12,500 more American Gold Buffalo coins from last Monday to today. That compares to the prior respective pick ups of 29,000 and 11,000.

American Silver Eagles advanced 775,000 during the same period, and passed just over 25 million for the year. Last week’s report showed that the silver eagles had climbed by 825,000.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

US Mint Sales of Bullion Eagle Coins

The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

To keep up to date with the latest sales, see:

• Gold Eagle Sales Figures
• Silver Eagle Sales Figures
• Gold Buffalo Sales Figures

More than two million American Silver Eagles were sold to US Mint authorized dealers within the last two weeks, pulling their 2009 sales above 23 million and now over 24 million.

The latest seven day figures have cooled slightly, but still rank as one of the better weeks of the year. 825,000 more left US Mint doors compared to the home run 1,314,000 figure from last week’s bullion report.

If the pace can be maintained, silver eagles would reach 30 million this year, breaking last year’s annual tally by some 10 million.

American Buffalo Gold coin sales were weaker by nearly one third. 11,000 more were sold versus the prior 30,000. The new 2009 total is at 127,500 — an impressive number given they were released only on Oct. 15 and then when considering 172,000 were sold in all of 2008.

Finally, demand for American Gold Eagles is still strong after coming of their 5th best October ever. 11,000 more were added in the last seven days.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

US Mint Sales of Bullion Eagle Coins

The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

To keep up to date with the latest sales, see:

• Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Figures
• Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Figures
• Gold Buffalo Bullion Coin Sales Figures

US Mint bullion coin sales figures popped during the last seven days, with American Silver Eagles posting particularly strong numbers that haven’t been seen in some time.

More than 1.3 million were sold since last Monday, bringing the yearly total up to 23,406,500. Further, last month figures are now finalized and it was the best October ever for the silver series that kicked off in 1986. Best ever months have been somewhat common for the coins this year, with seven others earning the title. The two that didn’t, Jan. and Sept., came in second.

American Buffalo Gold coins continue to move. Since they went on sale Oct. 15, a total of 116,500 have left US Mint doors. Another 30,500 were scooped up in the last seven days alone. At the current pace, 2009 will be a record year for the coins despite their late release.

American Gold Eagles stood out as well, with 39,000 gone in the last seven days. The eagles had their 5th best October ever, and tied September sales with 115,500. 1,069,500 have been sold this year.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

US Mint Sales of Bullion Eagle Coins

*Figures as of Nov. 2. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

To keep up to date with the latest sales, see:

• Gold Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Figures
• Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Figures
• Gold Buffalo Bullion Coin Sales Figures

The demand for US Mint gold and silver bullion coins retreated during the prior seven days, according to new US Mint stats.

American Silver Eagles figures have remained the same, at 1,625,00 for the month, since Oct. 20.

The last update for American Buffalo Gold and American Eagle Gold coins was a day later, or Oct. 21.

There is the possibility that the US Mint has not updated their public numbers, but that would be atypical of recent months when daily or nearly daily changes occurred.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

US Mint Sales of Bullion Eagle Coins

*Figures as of Oct. 26. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read 2009 Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins Appear. For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.

For the first time this year, 2009 Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are now being sold by the US Mint and sales figures for their first couple of days are exceptionally strong.

The one-ounce Buffalos were released Thursday, Oct. 15. As of Monday, Oct. 19, a total of 71,500 have been sold. In those few days, more left US Mint inventory than the 63,500 American Gold Eagles sold since Oct. 1. Investors and collectors were obviously waiting for the 24-karat gold coins.

On the silver side equation, bullion Silver Eagles took off during the last seven days. 918,000 more were sold compared to the prior seven day tally of 350,000.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

US Mint Sales of Bullion Eagle Coins

*Figures as of Oct. 19. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read 2009 Buffalo Gold, Fractional Gold Eagles Bullion Coins Coming. For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.

Perhaps the biggest coin news of the year unfolded last week when the United States Mint announced it had canceled several collector and bullion 2009 eagles, but that it will release 2009 American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins on Oct. 15, and fractional 2009 American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins on Dec. 3. The fractional gold sizes include one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce, and one-tenth ounce weights.

On the cancellation side of the picture, there will not be any 2009 American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coins, although the one-ounce collector proof version will be minted and is set for release on Oct. 29.

The Mint provided little details as to their reasons, with the exception of the canceled collector coins. It stated:

Because of unprecedented demand for American Eagle Gold and Silver Bullion Coins, the United States Mint suspended production of 2009 proof and uncirculated versions of these coins.

All available 22-karat gold and silver bullion blanks are being allocated to the American Eagle Gold and American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Programs, as mandated by Public Law 99-185 and Public Law 99-61, respectively.

Both laws direct the agency to produce these coins in quantities sufficient to meet public demand. The proof and uncirculated versions of the American Eagle Gold and Silver Proof Coins are not mandated by law.

The lack of expected coins and the production of others that have been silent for nearly all of 2009 will obviously affect forthcoming sales greatly.

As for the most recent sales figures in the currently available one-ounce bullion American Eagle Gold and American Eagle Silver coins, both declined in demand as compared to the prior seven day tally and despite record gold and silver prices. Silver Eagles increased by 357,000. They rose by 350,000 in last week’s report. They notably topped 21 million for the year. The Gold Eagles experienced the biggest drop in sales, with an increase of 13,000 versus the prior 26,500 gain.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

Bullion Eagle Coin Sales by Month

*Figures as of Oct. 12. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read 2009 Silver Eagles Reach 20,724,500 in Sales. For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.

For additional news on the cancellations, read Gold & Silver Eagles Canceled, Gold Buffalo & Platinum Eagles Scheduled and 2009 Proof & Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins Canceled.

American Eagles sales figures have been finalized for last month with Gold Eagles registered their 3rd best September ever with 115,500 and Silver Eagles marking their 2nd best September with 1,703,000.

September also has the distinction as the worst month of 2009 for Silver Eagles, but prior months have been historically impressive. There is already a new record in place highlighting just how strong demand has been for the year. Silver Eagle sales have passed 2008’s annual record total of 19,583,500. With nearly three months left in 2009, an already amazing 20,724,500 have been sold.

In other news, the pace of Gold Eagles picked up during the last seven days. 26,500 were added compared to the previous week’s 20,000 increase.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

Bullion Eagle Coin Sales by Month

*Figures as of Oct. 5. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read Silver Eagles Pass 20M, Gold Eagles Reach 945K. Also, check out the SilverCoinsToday.com article Record 2.13M Silver Eagle Coins Sold in August.

For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.

American Silver Eagles passed a huge milestone Friday, topping an impressive 20,000,000 sold. More than likely, by next week’s time the eagles will record an all-time yearly high that reaches back to the series start in 1986. And that’s with a few months left in the year.

American Gold Eagles are still moving exceptional well compared to the last two months, although new weekly orders were down slightly from the last report. The gold coins jumped up another 20,000 versus the prior 24,000. Year-to-date sales for 2009 are at 945,000.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

Bullion Eagle Coin Sales by Month

*Figures as of Sept. 28. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read US Mint 2009 Gold Eagle Coin Sales at 925K.

For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.

Bullion Gold Eagles had a solid third week in September. Sales are on a pace to register as one of the better months in 2009.

The United States Mint sold another 24,000 of the gold coins during the last seven days to bring the monthly total up to 86,500. That is already higher than sales during August or July. Year-to-date figures stand at 925,000, which is more ounces of the Gold Eagles sold than all off 2008.

2009 Silver Eagles should top 20,000,000 this week or early next. 460,000 more were sold since last Monday for a new yearly tally of 19,824,500.

Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins:

American Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Totals

Bullion Eagle Coin Sales by Month

*Figures as of Sept. 21. The US Mint sells bullion coins, which are the non collector versions, only to its authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers and/or directly to the public. With that, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging "today’s demand" for these coins when having only Mint numbers at hand.

For the prior report, read Gold Eagles Storming in September, Silver Eagles Sleeping.

For links to the latest sales figures for US Mint collector coins, follow Collector Coin Sales.