Collector coins from the US Mint again experienced mixed demand for the second straight week in June.
Although bullion Gold and Silver Eagles Sales Surged, UHR $20 coins declined by 122 compared to the prior numbers and First Spouse Gold coin numbers were simply sluggish — all eight coins suffered through weakened demand. The US Mint lowered gold coin prices on Wednesday, which should help going forward.
Demand for Guam quarters in bags and rolls retreated, but were still exceptionally high. The same is true for the Lincoln Rail Splitter penny and 2009 Proof Sets. Braille Silver Dollar sales picked up slightly.
The very latest US Mint coin sales statistics 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 Sales: 2009 Proof Sets Hit 519K
US Mint sales generally declined last week, but several products ranked surprisingly strong.
In summary: 2009 Proof Sets sales retreated from their launch week highs but action was robust in week two, Braille Silver Dollars recovered from their prior negative showing, Guam quarter demand more than halved, and Lincoln Rail Splitter pennies are set to pass 26 million.
In finishing a second week of availability, 81,947 more of the 18-coin 2009 US Mint Proof Sets were purchased by collectors. The new total is 519,125, which represents a 18.7 percent increase in week-over-week sales.
Uncirculated Braille Silver Dollars climbed into positive territory following their recent reversal. The Mint reports a pick up of 499. In contrast…
Full Article: US Mint Sales: 2009 Proof Sets Hit 519K – CoinNews
First Spouse Gold Coins Sales- June 17
Sales of US Mint First Spouse Gold coins stalled across the entire series last week.
In looking at the latest number, the only happy campers are likely to be collectors who like the mintage figures to stay put and scarce.
In terms of new sales, Anna Harrison gold coins lead again with 55 of the uncirculated and 66 of the proof coins purchased.
Full Article: First Spouse Gold Coins Sales – First Spouse Coins
US Silver Coin Sales – June 17
The newest Mint sales figures show Braille Silver Dollars rising and silver sets declining, a 180-degree reversal compared to the prior week’s numbers.
Considering the uncirculated Braille coins actually went through a negative correction last time, there is little surprise they moved higher, but only by 499.
The silver DC & US Territories Quarters added another 10,374 for a total of …
Full Article: US Silver Coin Sales – Silver Coins Today
Mint Stats: Guam Sales by Any Other Name Still Strong
I have been writing about Guam quarters for the past two issues all the while neglecting to change the header on the Guam quarter section in the table below. Doh, as Homer Simpson would say.
The Puerto Rico header has at last been retired. Sorry. My thanks go to Dave O’Brien for giving me the nudge in the ribs to change it…
Full Article: Mint Stats: Guam Sales by Any Other Name Still Strong – NumisMaster