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.
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 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: [click to continue…]
Demand for gold collector coins mostly declined compared to the prior week’s figures, the latest US Mint sales stats reveal.
2009 UHR Double Eagles pulled back severely, with weekly sales increasing by just 562. Higher gold prices have not been favorable. Demand for First Spouse Gold Coins was down as well. The Sarah Polk proof coin showed the biggest gain, but only with an increase of 79.
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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.
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…]
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: [click to continue…]
The US Mint launched the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set on Thursday, Oct. 15 at noon Eastern Time, and all 50,000 sets were purchased by Friday evening, less than 30 hours later. Collectors still hoping to buy the set can place themselves on the Mint’s waiting list, in case older orders are canceled.
In other news, 2009 US Mint Sets kept trucking full speed, while Presidential Dollar Proof Sets, 2009 Silver Proof Sets, and 2009 Proof Sets slowed down.
Eleven days after its release, the 2009 Mint Sets almost reached the 400K mark. With sets priced at $27.95 each, the translation into revenue means the Mint took in nearly $11 million dollars. The Proof Sets, on the other hand, kind of spoiled the party this week. Presidential Dollar Proof Sets and 2009 Silver Proof Sets sales numbers retreated below last week’s report, and the Mint lost over $500K of revenue.
Demand for other collector coins and sets were mixed. Seven out of ten First Spouse gold coins saw higher gains than last week, while four out of five Lincoln products showed lower gains. The UHR gold coins were close to the same.
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…]
Demand increased for most US Mint coin products during the seven days ending Sunday, October 18, 2009. The standout coin news of the week was the quick sellout of the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set, which succumbed to collector demand with 50,000 gone in less than 30 hours.
The UHR coin topped 100,000, and collector silver coins and sets easily outperformed their prior week’s sales.
The following tables list the latest US Mint provided sales report as of October 18, 2009 for current coins and sets offered. [click to continue…]
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: [click to continue…]
Demand for US Mint coin products mostly retreated during the seven days ending Sunday, October 11, 2009, except for gold collector coins and bullion coins. Many figures were lower, indicating customer cancellations, returns or accounting corrections. This is not typical in most weekly sales reports. The Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set actually declined by 33,038, falling back below the 600,000 milestone.
The following table lists US Mint sales figures for October 11, 2009. [click to continue…]
Demand for collector coins and sets improved from the prior US Mint sales report, with several proof sets and mint sets showing increases and silver Mint products rising slightly.
It was also the first report containing sales of the recently issued US Virgin Islands Quarters, which are available from the US Mint in bags and two-roll sets. The smaller 100-coin bags and rolls are selling better than the same product American Samoa quarters did during its the initial days. However, the 1,000-coin bags were slightly behind.
All Lincoln products picked up in sales as well. The US Mint Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Set goes on sale next week Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon Eastern Time. The sets are sure to spark some collector excitement and possibly sellout on day one.
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…]
