US Mint sales figures revealed a continued overall slowdown as collectors wait for new 2010 arrivals. Most 2009 collector product sales declined, but three products surged.
The three to outperform their prior report figures were the US Mint Proof set, Lincoln Presidency Cent Two-Roll sets, and First Spouse 24-karat Gold Coins. The Mint’s Proof set rose by 7,168 versus the prior 4,971; the Presidency Cents climbed 4,990, compared to 3,426; and First Spouse coins picked up 733 all together, beating last week’s 407.
Of all the collector products, only one retreated with a negative change. The 2009 DC & US Territories Quarters Proof Set was adjusted by -6,809. One can assume it was either an accounting correction or perhaps an unusual amount of customer returns.
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.
US Mint 2010 Silver Eagles Explode
In what has become almost a weekly routine of late, the United States Mint again reported unimpressive sales according to their latest figures. A few bright spots did emerge, however. The most impressive gains come not from a numismatic item, but from the US Mint’s bullion coins. Recall that the bullion 2009 American Silver Eagles sold out on January 12th, with 2010-dated coins not appearing for sale until this last Tuesday. The situation left authorized purchasers with no silver bullion options for almost a full week …
Full Article: US Mint 2010 Silver Eagles Explode – CoinNews
First Spouse Margaret Taylor Uncirculated Coins Surge
Sales for US First Spouse Gold Coins jumped again, according to the latest United States Mint sales figures. The surprise was certainly the Margaret Taylor gold Uncirculated, which skyrocketed by 320. Last week its change was just 97. It even beat the Proof version, which gained 261. That’s not too shabby considering last week was 152. First Spouse new coin sales totaled 733 in all, beating the prior 407. The Margaret …
Full Article: First Spouse Margaret Taylor Coins Surge – FirstSpouseCoins.us
2010 American Silver Eagles Strong Start
Similar to last week, two of three US Mint numismatic silver products declined in demand, but the newly released bullion 2010 American Silver Eagle Coins enjoyed spectacular sales. Of the remaining three silver sets still sold by the United States Mint, only the 2009 Silver Proof Set improved as compared to their prior weekly gain, climbing 4,560 against 4,118. The sets have reached 650,453 since their release on …
Full Article: 2010 American Silver Eagles Strong Start – SilverCoinsToday.com
Mint Stats: Eagle changeover date slows down data
It is no accident that this week’s January bullion numbers cut off at Jan. 12. That was the date the Mint ran out of 2009-dated silver American Eagles. It was the day prior to a memo to authorized purchasers that it had 51,000 2009 gold American Eagles left and these would have to be purchased along with 2010 coins until the supply is exhausted. Buyers had to buy one gold 2009 coin for every …
Full Article: Eagle changeover date slows down data – Numismatic News
Each of the above linking articles reference US Mint figures as of January 17.
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, Gold Update. Recent US Mint Bullion Coin Sales are also available.