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.
Bullion Coin Records, Proof Sets Rising
Fewer numismatic products are shouting out with noteworthy gains in the latest US Mint weekly sales report, but bullion coins are screaming along with the record highs in gold and silver prices. More visible on collector’s radar were the debut of Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 rolls, clad US Mint Uncirculated Sets and US Mint Proof Sets, which are on a three week rise. In fact, with the exception of the Lincoln and Silver Proof Set, all sets performed …
Full Article: Bullion Coin Records, Proof Sets Rising – CoinNews
First Spouse Gold Coins Gain Popularity
It’s seems likely that the demand for gold has helped US First Spouse Gold Coin sales rise. Overall sales have been experiencing a steady upward trend for the last three weeks, despite their increases on Nov. 12th to the highest level since the series started in 2007. The Julia Tyler Proof coins gained the most by adding 87 this week, according to the latest US Mint sales figures. Last week, none were sold. The second and third biggest sellers …
Full Article: First Spouse Gold Coins Gain Popularity – FirstSpouseCoins.us
US Mint Silver Coin Sales, Eagles Head Toward 26M
2009 American Silver Eagle sales were less than impressive at the start of November, but they quickly warmed after silver prices reached year highs. The eagles now look to be the talk of the month. The US Mint’s authorized dealers purchased 986,000 Silver Eagles during the last six days alone, bringing November sales up to 2,586,500. The month already ranks as the fourth best in 2009 with …
Full Article: US Mint Silver Coin Sales, Eagles Head Toward 26M – SilverCoinsToday.com
Mint Stats: Buffalo Sales Pace Slows as Eagles Soar
Gold proof Buffalo sales have continued to slow down. Only 3,017 were taken this week, bringing the total to 35,288 pieces. Bullion buyers have taken 33,000 of the Buffalo coins so far in the month of November. This, too, represents a slowdown in November …
Full Article: Buffalo Sales Pace Slows as Eagles Soar – NumisMaster
2009 Lincoln Presidency & Professional Life Cent Sales
As sales for the newest 2009 Lincoln “Presidency” Penny cooled from its launch, the Lincoln “Professional Life” Penny maintained its steam. The “Professional Life” Two-Roll set beat its prior week sales gain for the third time in a row. According to the latest US Mint sales figures, collectors purchased over 21,000 new “Presidency” Two-Roll Sets in a week’s time, compared to the 153,000 that they purchased over the weekend when it launched. Collectors also bought …
Full Article: 2009 Lincoln Presidency & Professional Life Cent Sales – 2009LincolnPennies.com
Each of the above linking articles reference US Mint figures as of November 22.
Tables of the latest sales for US Mint collector coins are always available from Collector Coin Sales, and the prior report may be read by following Collector Coin Sales Mid-November Report. Recent US Mint Bullion Coin Sales are also available.