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Army Commemorative Coins On Top

by admin on February 11, 2011

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US Mint coinsThe first of two kinds of 2011 commemorative coins hit the charts in the latest coin sales figures from the United States Mint. The U.S. Army Commemorative Coins made their appearance at the top of the charts while the 2011 sets charged forth in strong force.

The most popular Army Commemorative Coins were the silver proof dollars. 46,895 of them left the US Mint shelves between their launch on Monday, January 31 and Sunday, February 6, 2011. The proof clad half dollars were second, with 30,162. Next, it was the 2011 Silver Proof Set that edged out the other coins, and sets, to take third place. They advanced by 23,151. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsThe biggest mover was the bullion American Silver Eagles in the most recent coin sales figures from the United States Mint. They made a modest jump of 136,000. Modest best described their growth, since their previous weekly surges were 1.18 million and 1.32 million.

For numismatic products, the 2011 Proof Set was most popular. It is still the newest on the scene, and it jumped another 25,879 in this round to make its new total 279,023. [click to continue…]

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2011 Proof Set Shining Start

by admin on January 22, 2011

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US Mint coinsThe newest offering from the United States Mint shined in the most recent coin sales figures. The 2011 Proof Set debuted at 253,144. It was a slower start than last year’s set, but it was also an earlier release.

For a comparison, the 2010 Proof Set’s inaugural sales were 296,379, and the 2009 version started with 437,178. The 2010 set is still being sold, while the 2009 set’s last reported sales total was 1,477,967. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsIn the last United States Mint coin sales figures, the newly released Yellowstone National Park Quarter Three-Coin Set was the highest seller. Collectors took in 11,115 of them in four days. That was slightly higher than Hot Springs three quarter set, which began at 10,684 back in November.

The second biggest mover was the 2010 Mint Proof Set with a gain of 6,257. The Silver Proof Set was close behind with 5,007. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsThe latest United States Mint coin sales figures report higher sales, particularly for American Silver Eagles. They also include the debuting sales figures of the 2010 Abraham Lincoln Presidential $1 Coin Cover.

The 2010 Proof Silver Eagles added 21,477 after their sell out, so their new total ended at 856,356. Since the series started in 1986, only two years had higher sales. They were 1986 and 1987. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsSales slowed down in mid-December for the United States Mint, but three items shined. First was the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins. The US Mint’s Authorized Purchasers picked up another 67,000 to hit 142,000. As of Sunday, only 23,000 of the five ounce coins remained, according to their most recent coin sales figures. [click to continue…]

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Millionth 2010 US Proof Set Sold

by admin on December 18, 2010

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US Mint coinsThe United States Mint sold over one million 2010 Proof sets, according to their most recent coin sales figures. They also reported a newcomer, the 2010 Uncirculated America the Beautiful Quarters Set.

The new quarters set actually debuted back on November 23, 2010, making it more than two weeks old. Nevertheless, the set opened on the report at 16,307. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsThe United States Mint skipped a week of coin sales figures and distributed the latest numbers as of December 5. During that time, demand for the 2010-W Proof Silver Eagles continued to explode and the Mary Todd Lincoln First Spouse Gold Coins launched.

The 2010 Proof Silver Eagles surged by 434,492 in the two weeks, while Mary Todd Lincoln coins began with 5,505 in their first four days. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsThe much anticipated 2010 Proof Silver Eagle launched on Friday, November 19, and latest coin sales figures show they were by far the United States Mint best sellers for the week.

Despite a few computer hiccups at the US Mint due to high call and online volume, collectors who could not wait to buy theirs made numerous purchases to the tune of 273,212 in the first three days. [click to continue…]

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US Mint coinsNo doubt the United States Mint has been busy — they launched five new products in a matter of days. The two best selling in the latest United States Mint coin sales figure report were the highly anticipated 2010-W Proof Silver Eagles and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential $1 Coins.

Sets gained strength in this round, and the 2010 Proof Set increased the most by adding 34,059. The 2010 Silver Proof Set shot up 15,746 and the Mint Set rose 12,097. [click to continue…]

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