Proof Sets were the biggest winners in the latest round of US Mint Coin Sales Figures. Despite the 2009 Proof Set and the 2009 Silver Proof Set having respective youthful launch dates of only June 1 and July 17, their sales have hit whopping totals of 888,329 and 350,572.
The inclusion of the four bicentennial Lincoln cents is a large reason for what looks to be a smashing popular success of this year’s sets.
Collector coins were mostly mixed compared to last week’s coin sales report which showed higher interest in nearly all Mint offerings.
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.
Proof Sets Dominate, Silver Eagles Reach for Record
Proof sets could hardly perform better for the US Mint and bullion silver eagles continue to flash forward at a striking pace. The numbers do the talking…
- In a single week, 37,232 more Mint Proof Sets sets were sold, bringing the total to 888,329 since June 1.
- As of July 17, collectors purchased an arresting 350,572 Silver Proof Sets with 79,200 added in a week.
- And to top it off, American Eagle Silver bullion coins sprung past 16 million for the year and 2,585,000 for a yet to be completed July — already registering the second best month and continuing at a record-setting yearly pace.
Other US Mint coin sales were…
Full Article: Proof Sets Dominate, Silver Eagles Reach for Record – CoinNews
US Mint First Spouse Coin Sales Higher
US Mint First Spouse Gold Coin sales improved ever so slightly compared to the last reading reported on July 22.
Then, six of eight coins retreated in sales. The newest US Mint figures show four of eight coins gained, one was unchanged and three declined, when comparing the week prior and week-over-week increases for the gold coins.
Letitia Tyler First Spouse Coins went on sale July 2. Both options have declined in demand — a mostly normal occurrence when several weeks have passed since…
Full Article: US Mint First Spouse Coin Sales Higher – First Spouse Coins
Silver Proof Sets Jump
Silver coin news of the week is the smashing success for 2009 Silver Proof Sets and bullion 2009 American Silver Eagle Coins. The latter passed 16 million this year — 16,409,500 to be exact!
With July not yet over, silver eagles have already entered the record book for the second best month in 2009 with a total of 2,585,000 sold. (February leads with 3,132,000.)
From a Wednesday (7/22) to Wednesday (7/29) standpoint, the US Mint sold 560,000 more silver eagles to its authorized purchasers compared to…
Full Article: Silver Proof Sets Jump – Silver Coins Today
U.S. Mint Sales: Silver Proofs Generate Over $18 Million
The 2009 silver proof set continues to sell at a good clip. Sales rose by 79,200 this week to 350,572. This is just the second week where recorded sales numbers appear.
That seems like a large number when you consider that collectors are asked to pay $52.95 for each one of them. That’s more than $18 million since sales began July 17. Such is the appeal of a new…
Full Article: U.S. Mint Sales: Silver Proofs Generate Over $18 Million – NumisMaster
Each of the above linking articles reference US Mint figures as of July 26. Tables of the latest sales for US Mint collector coins are always available from Collector Coin Sales. Recent US Mint Bullion Coin Sales are also available.