Collectors spent more money on coins as their outlook improved for nearly every US Mint product over the prior week.
In the latest US Mint sales figures ending July 19, newly released 2009 Silver Proof Sets stood out as 271,372 were purchased in only three days. Demand was at least modestly higher for other silver coins too, like the Braille Silver Dollar commemoratives. 176,332 of the proof and uncirculated coins have been purchased.
If there were losers in the group, it had to be First Spouse Gold Coins. Sales for six of the eight US Mint sold coins declined compared to the week prior.
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…]
US bullion coin demand over the past week remained strong as American Silver Eagles approached a total of 16 million sold for the year and American Gold Eagles hit 726,500.
Silver eagles equaled their stunning performance pace with the same 800,000 jump as the prior week. Gold eagles performed better, rising by 26,500 compared to the previous 17,500.
Here are tables containing the most recent US Mint sales figures of bullion coins: [click to continue…]
Demand stepped down for nearly every collector coin sold by the US Mint, the latest seven day sales figures ending July 12 reveal. The traditional summer slowdown is certainly in affect.
If there is good news for the Mint, demand is sure to be exceptionally strong even in a sleepy summer for at least one new offering now available — the annual silver proof set launched Friday. (Read 2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set from Silver Coins Today or US Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set Launched from CoinNews for more information.)
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following four articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes. [click to continue…]
Bullion coin sales increased all around during the last seven days, as American Eagle Silver Coins jumped toward 15 million for the year and the American Eagle Gold Coins hit an even 700,000.
The gains were better than those from the prior week, although sales had likely been affected then by the extended 4th of July weekend.
Silver eagles are blazing forward. Sales surged by 800,000 compared to the prior week’s impressive 575,000 jump. Gold eagles improved by 17,500, which was better than the previous 15,000 tally. [click to continue…]
US Mint sales figures were less than spectacular last week for most coin products. Factors such as a holiday shortened week weighed into the mix and the demand for collector coins retreated.
The 18-coin clad proof set numbers were still strong. 785,821 have now been grabbed from Mint store shelves since June 1. Letitia Tyler First Spouse coins were launched on Thursday, July 2, and performed reasonably well for the series. Nearly 3,000 were purchased by Sunday.
The latest US Mint sales stats are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following four articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes. [click to continue…]
US Mint sales of silver eagles soared over 14 million during the last seven days while gold eagles climbed, but at a slower pace than the week prior.
As reported on Monday, June 29, American Eagle Gold and Silver bullion coins had the potential to close out June as the third best month in 2009. In the end, both coins did, surpassing respective sales in January, February and May. (Read Eagle Bullion Sales Surge in June.)
Silver eagles are off to the races in July, jumping by 575,000 versus the previous 175,000 increase. Gold eagles climbed as well, but by 15,000 compared to the prior 20,000.
Here are tables containing the most recent Mint sales figures for bullion coins: [click to continue…]
Proof sets were the biggest winner in the latest round of US Mint collector coin sales figures. Sales of the 18-coin clad sets leaped by 106,987. It was the strongest showing after the initial launch days. 684,412 have now been purchased in 28 days.
Lincoln Rail Splitter pennies also received a nice shot in the arm. Numbers picked up following several recent weeks of semi softness. 8,704 more of the two-roll sets were purchased compared to the prior 7,912.
In new releases of the week, the US Mint Issued Letitia Tyler First Spouse Coins on Thursday. For additional information that also includes biographical history of the First Lady, see Letitia Tyler First Spouse Gold Coins.
The very latest US Mint coin sales are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following four articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes. [click to continue…]
American Eagle Gold and Silver bullion coins dipped in sales for a second straight week. However, June totals for each have already surpassed respective eagle sales in January and May. And there is still a potential for them to pass those from February by the end of business on Tuesday.
Silver eagles jumped up by 175,000 for a total of more than 13.5 million sold. Gold eagles increased by 20,000 to 667,500.
Remember that 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.
Here are tables containing the most recent Mint sales figures for bullion coins: [click to continue…]
It was a bit of a hum drum week for US collector coins and recent sales. While there were some new heights reached in total coins sold, week-over-week numbers for many US Mint products declined.
Expecting continual blowout weeks is of course unrealistic. Consider how long it has been since the last coin launch, for one — several weeks. And for two, the coin market is consistently less active in summer months.
Without a doubt the biggest news most collectors took note of happened on Wednesday with the Mint announcing it had added the remaining Lincoln cents of 2009 to its online subscription program. The system works much like a magazine subscription (shipping occurs after each new cent is released.) The Mint does not report subscription figures, but they had to take a huge jump given the popularity of the new redesigned pennies.
The very latest US Mint coin sales are always added on Coin Sales Figures throughout the week. The following four articles, however, provide detailed insights and analysis about the latest changes. [click to continue…]
Sales of American Eagle Silver and Gold bullion coins stepped back last week compared to the week prior, US Mint sales figures reveal.
During the second week of June, silver and gold eagles surged 8.1 percent and 9.1 percent, respectively. Last week sales were strong, but down to week-over-week increases of 3.3 percent and 4.1 percent.
No doubt the biggest news coming out of the Mint in recent months was last week’s announcement that it would no longer allocate bullion coins, indicating demand has declined sufficiently for it to meet any order. For an update on the story, read the CoinNews article Mint Bullion Allocation Ends or the Silver Coins Today article Mint Ends Silver Eagle Rationing.
As always and for our weekly "disclaimer," given that the US Mint sells bullion coins only to authorized purchasers who then sell to dealers or directly to the public, some give and take and delay should be placed into the equation for judging “today’s demand” when having only Mint numbers at hand.
Here are tables containing the most recent Mint sales figures for bullion coins: [click to continue…]
