2009 Silver Eagles Top 25,000,000

The newest United States Mint sales figures indicate collectors are paying more attention to silver coins. Only two silver numismatic products failed to outperform their prior week numbers. And while bullion 2009 American Silver Eagle sales softened slightly in the last seven days, they did top 25,000,000 for the year and reinforced their dominance.

In getting down to specifics, 2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set sales have again outpaced prior figures, and for the second straight week. 12,429 more were added for a new total of 57,817. The sets are the biggest unit gainer in the group of US Mint silver coin collector products.

Braille Silver Dollars again came in strong. Last week’s report showed that the individual proof and uncirculated coins enjoyed improved gains. This week’s report has all four production options batting better — good news for the National Federation of the Blind, as $10 per coin sold goes to it in order to further programs that promote Braille literacy. In total, 208,272 of the commemorative silver coins have left US Mint doors. As another reminder, all Braille product sales end on Dec. 11 at 5:00 PM ET.

Silver Eagles are at 1.6 million for the month and 25,006,500 for the year. Their latest seven-day sales jumped by 750,000, which is down from the prior 850,000. With silver prices hitting new highs this week, next week’s numbers will be something to watch.

The following two tables have the latest US Mint stats for collector silver coins and sets and bullion silver eagles.

U.S. Mint Collector Silver Coin Sales

(Sales compare previous to current Mint figures)

	Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
2009 Lincoln Silver Proof*	325,000	325,000	0	0.00%	500,000
2009 Lincoln Silver Uncirculated*	125,000	125,000	0	0.00%
Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set*	50,000	0	0	0.00%
2009 Braille Silver Proof	128,235	130,042	1,807	1.41%	400,000
2009 Braille Silver Uncirculated	46,795	47,181	386	0.82%
Braille Uncirculated in Easy-Open Capsule	21,436	21,872	436	2.03%
Braille Education Set	8,385	9,177	792	9.45%
2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set	558,388	570,817	12,429	2.23%	none
2009 Quarters Silver Proof Set	251,872	253,381	1,509	0.60%	none
2008 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set	86,299	87,253	954	1.11%	none
2008 American Eagle Silver Dollar Proof*	713,353	713,353	0	0.00%	none
2008 American Eagle Silver Dollar Uncirculated*	444,558	444,558	0	0.00%	none

 

*Silver coin products with an asterisk are no longer available. Prior year products are listed until replaced by the new year offering, or for reference. Sunday, Nov. 15, is the "as of date" for the US Mint collector coin sales figures shown above.

2009 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales in October

Nov 4	Nov 11	Nov 18	Nov 25
0	850,000	1,600,000	–

 

The US Mint has sold 25,006,500 Silver Eagles this year.

The Silver Coins Today tool page Silver Coins Sales has been updated with the latest Mint numbers.