The latest available sales figures for United States Mint collector coins are already provided on Coin Sales Figures. The following four articles, however, provide insights and analysis of the sales.
Braille, UHR, & Lincoln Sales Figures
Lincoln Silver Dollars and Lincoln Birthplace cent rolls look to have settled into their final figures, according to the latest sales report from the United States Mint. The numbers have remained constant for two consecutive weeks.
The proof Lincoln silver dollar officially sold out Tuesday morning, although new orders had been on a “waiting list” since March 27 — meaning the Mint would process a new order only if an old one prior to the 27th was cancelled.
Ultra High Relief (UHR) $20 gold coins picked up slightly, with 1,300 sold compared to the prior week’s reported 491. Likely helping somewhat was the Mint $50 price reduction on April 8…
Full Article: Braille, UHR, & Lincoln Sales Figures – April 16 – CoinNews
First Spouse Gold Coin Sales Figures
It was an ungentle week for First Spouse Gold Coin sales, to say the least. With the exception of Anna Harrison spouse coins, all other figures fell.
The US Mint does not include reasons for coin movements, up or down, in their weekly sales reports. However, at least a portion of the declines is likely attributed to returns, with collectors sending back recent purchases following the $25 price reduction last Wednesday for each coin…
Full Article: First Spouse Gold Coin Sales Figures – April 16 – First Spouse Coins
US Silver Coin Commemorative Sales
For the second consecutive week, the latest United States Mint sales stats show a general decline in collector activity for US silver coins and sets. Recent fluctuating silver prices could have been a deterrent, as collectors may be more willing to standby and first see where it all settles.
Lincoln Silver Dollar sales figures have remained unchanged, following the last series of Mint adjustments when numbers were shifted lower. The maximum amount of individual coins have sold out, which leaves 50,000 proof coins reserved for the special 5-coin set coming later this year…
Full Article: US Silver Coin Commemorative Sales – April 16 – Silver Coins Today
Mint Stats: Mint Runs Out of Some PR Quarter Options
Wow. Look at the Puerto Rico quarter numbers. The Mint says that the 1,000-coin bags for both Philadelphia and Denver are sold out. It has taken more than 10 years to achieve a rapid sellout like this. It simply didn’t happen during the state quarter offerings. The totals for the 100-coin bags nearly…
Full Article: Mint Stats: Mint Runs Out of Some PR Quarter Options – NumisMaster