Demand was low for collector US Mint products during Christmas week, the data revealed. Stats were low almost across the board.
The Mint sold over 1,000 of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Saint Gaudens Double Eagles as the deadline to order approached. This report showed a full seven days of sales, but the next will consist of the last and final four days, since the Mint ceased sales at 3 PM (Eastern) on Thursday, December 31, 2009.
Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin sales were down, despite the popularity of gold last week. About the only gold to improve during the holiday was the Letitia Tyler First Spouse uncirculated gold coin, which gained 20 in this report but only 13 in the last report.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes.
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Lower gold prices on December 16th helped boost sales figures of a few US Mint products. In fact, American Buffalo Proof and Ultra High Relief Double Eagle coins were the bright spot in this week’s sales stats. Both performed better than the last report.
Performing worse, however, were proof and uncirculated sets. For example, the Mint Proof Set gained a little more than 16,000 this time compared to nearly 26,000 in the week before. The Mint’s Uncirculated Set increased by 13,425, compared to the prior 15,905 gain.
As the end of the year approaches, many products go off sale. December 31st, 3 PM Eastern Time, is the deadline for Ultra High Relief Double Eagles as well as Jefferson and Madison Presidential dollar rolls and bags, to name a few.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes.
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US Mint sales figures were not as robust as the week before. Nearly every category experienced slower sales, as the end of the year approaches.
American Eagle Platinum Proof coins reached their 8,000 marker and sold out before the end of the week. American Buffalo Proofs are still available.
The US Mint lowered their gold coin prices on Thursday, December 17, which is good news for any collectors buying the last of the 2009 UHR Double Eagles. The price dropped $50 to $1,489.00. The deadline to purchase one is December 31st before 3 PM Eastern Time.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes.
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US Mint sales data indicate collectors were going after the 2009 Mint Uncirculated Set with a vengeance during the week of Thanksgiving, since sales jumped by more than 9,000 over the previous week. More than 28,000 sets were purchased, making the total for the year surpass the 600,000 milestone.
2009 US Mint Proof Sets were the second place top sellers for the week. Over 22,000 flew off the shelves, which was down slightly from last week’s 25,000. Still, the year-to-date sales reached an impressive 1.3 million status.
Many deadlines are approaching and should be noted. According to the US Mint’s web site, orders placed by December 7th for any in-stock items will be delivered by December 25th via Standard Delivery, and orders placed by December 11th can still make it by the 25th via Express Delivery. Also, December 11th is the deadline to order any of the Braille Silver Dollars or the Braille Education Set.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes.
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According to the last US Mint sales figures, one ounce gold collector coins slowed compared to the prior report, while half ounce gold coins gained. It could be high prices that caused the slow down, but it’s more likely that most collectors and investors simply focused on bullion coins.
One ounce UHR Gold Coins and Buffalo Proofs rose by 1,091 and 3,017 this time compared to 1,098 and 4,316 on the last report. When the half ounce First Spouse Gold Coins were combined, collectors purchased 457 in this report and 412 in the last report.
The newest Mint products include Zachary Taylor’s Presidential $1 coins that launched on Nov. 19 and the Lincoln “Presidency” Cent that launched on Nov. 12. Over 53,000 Taylor Presidential $1 Rolls were gobbled in four days, and another 21,000 Lincoln “Presidency” Cent Two Roll Sets sold in seven days.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes.
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Collector mint products enjoyed a nice overall rise compared to the prior report. A new product was launched and the federal holiday last Wednesday, Nov. 11 gave collectors a full day’s notice to buy gold products before the price went up the next day.
The last penny in the 2009 Lincoln penny series, the Lincoln “Presidency” Cent, launched Thursday, Nov. 12, and sales were solid. Over 15.3 million pennies sold between its launch and Sunday when the sales figures were tallied.
Even though UHR Double Eagles and Buffalo proof coin sales slowed, many collectors were looking at First Spouse Gold Coins. The First Spouse’s gained some momentum over the last report.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes. [click to continue…]
The 2009 US Mint Uncirculated Set took top honors in last week’s sales figures for collector coins, and the Mint Proof Set was close behind. The Uncirculated Mint Set jumped another 27,694, which was higher than the previous 23,469. The Proof Set added another 20,087, which was also higher than the prior 18,080.
Sales for the hot American Buffalo Proof coins cooled a little in this report, bringing in only half the sales of the prior report, but still a decent addition. 8,487 were added, so their 2009 total hit 27,955 and passed the 2008 record.
Most of the news coverage for the week was about the Mint’s gold coin price increase and the Lincoln "Presidency" Launch last Thursday, Nov. 12. Results will be coming in the next report, and sales are expected to be mixed. The Lincoln product sales are expected to rise, but it would be no surprise if gold Double Eagles, First Spouse Coins, and American Buffalos sales decline.
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US Mint Sets and American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins soared above other collectibles in this week’s sales figures, but the Buffalo Proofs received the most news attention.
The Buffalo Proof’s impressive start of 19K – in just one weekend – made headlines since it nearly surpassed the one ounce 2008 Buffalo Proof sales, and the new proof began with a much higher price tag of $1,360.
In other noteworthy news, the uncirculated Mint Set crossed the half million milestone after adding 23K to the totals, and the Mint Proof set tacked on another 18K to make it reach 1,225,747.
With the upcoming launch of the Lincoln Presidency Cent on Nov. 12, we can expect to see improvements in the Lincoln Penny products next week. Also, the announced deadline for Braille Silver Dollar orders might spur more interest in coming weeks. Collectors have until Dec. 11 to purchase the last of the commemorative Braille coins.
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Collectors and investors are keeping US Mint sales interesting. Bullion demand remained high, but collectible products cooled considerably. Much different than last week, but it’s to be expected since there was no new product launch.
Silver and gold American Eagles and American Buffalo bullion coins did well for the seven day period. In fact, the Silver Eagle bullion had their best October ever.
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Enthusiastic collectors made more headway on US Mint products, gobbling up all of the Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Sets and many American Buffalo gold bullion coins. And that’s only part of it.
American Eagle lovers devoured silver bullion by 733,000 and gold bullion by 25,500, which are much higher sales numbers than what came in last week’s report. Even the 2009 Silver Proof Set jumped by over 12,000 this week, after suffering lost sales in the prior week.
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