2012 Silver Coins Lead Sales, 2011 Uncirculated Silver Eagle Tops 300K
September 6, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Two out of the three top selling silver collectibles experienced better week-over-week sales gains, according to the sales stats from the United States Mint.
Meanwhile, the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle garnered enough orders to top the 300K milestone.
Both the individually sold 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle and 2012 Silver Proof Set improved while the third most popular product, the Making American History Coin and Currency Set, cooled. This year’s proof Silver Eagles skyrocketed by 22,848 after pulling in 11,699 in sales per the prior report. The latest jump pushed their total up to 596,815 and left them 3,185 shy of hitting 600K.
Behind the Eagles were 2012 Silver Proof Sets. Collectors grabbed 4,158 in this round compared to 3,564 previously. Still in demand but with less enthusiasm were Making American History Coin and Currency Sets, which added 2,671 to their total in this round. Their number grew by 2,979 before, but a cooling down is expected after launching on August 7. So far, 36,549 Coin and Currency Sets have been scooped up by their supporters.
Also making the news was the 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle. Their newest sales total overtook the 300,000 marker after 367 were recently ordered. 300,100 was the exact number. The 2011-dated Silver Eagle has been available since September 15, 2011.
The following are the latest United States Mint numismatic product sales:
US Mint Sales: Silver Coin Products for Collectors
Previous Sales | New Sales | Unit Increase | % Increase | Mintage Limit | |
2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set | 251,302 | 251,302 | 0 | 0.00% | none |
Making American History Coin and Currency Set | 33,878 | 36,549 | 2,671 | 7.88% | 100,000 |
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coin | 573,967 | 596,815 | 22,848 | 3.98% | none |
2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle | 143,693 | 144,955 | 1,262 | 0.88% | none |
2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle | 299,733 | 300,100 | 367 | 0.12% | none |
2012 Silver Proof Set | 284,691 | 288,849 | 4,158 | 1.46% | none |
2011 Silver Proof Set | 566,071 | 566,291 | 220 | 0.04% | none |
Proof Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar | 103,663 | 104,489 | 826 | 0.80% | 500,000 |
Uncirculated Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar | 37,941 | 38,052 | 111 | 0.29% | |
Star-Spangled Banner Two-Coin Set | 10,644 | 10,664 | 20 | 0.19% | |
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Set | 27,560 | 27,807 | 247 | 0.90% | |
Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 100,432 | 100,624 | 192 | 0.19% | 350,000 |
Uncirculated Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 41,472 | 41,544 | 72 | 0.17% | |
Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set | 44,100 | 44,165 | 65 | 0.15% | |
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 125,071 | 125,618 | 547 | 0.44% | none |
2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 144,497 | 144,618 | 121 | 0.08% | none |
2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 7,626 | 8,288 | 662 | 8.68% | 25,000 |
2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 9,350 | 9,612 | 262 | 2.80% | 25,000 |
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 12,640 | 12,798 | 158 | 1.25% | 25,000 |
2011-P Gettysburg 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 22,966 | 23,064 | 98 | 0.43% | 35,000 |
2011-P Glacier 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 19,203 | 19,274 | 71 | 0.37% | 35,000 |
2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 16,795 | 16,861 | 66 | 0.39% | 35,000 |
2011-P Vicksburg 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 16,916 | 16,975 | 59 | 0.35% | 35,000 |
2011-P Chickasaw 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins | 15,167 | 15,226 | 59 | 0.39% | 35,000 |
9/11 Silver Medal – W | 104,419 | 105,173 | 754 | 0.72% | 2 million |
9/11 Silver Medal – P | 66,084 | 66,135 | 51 | 0.08% |
Monday, September 3, is the as of date for the United States Mint numismatic silver coin product sales above.
The Star-Spangled Banner commemorative products are limited to 100,000 gold coins across all applicable product options, which includes the Two-Coin Set, while the silver coin limit is 500,000.
US Mint Sales: 2012 Bullion American Silver Eagle Coin
January* | 6,107,000 |
February | 1,490,000 |
March | 2,542,000 |
April | 1,520,000 |
May | 2,875,000 |
June | 2,858,000 |
July | 2,278,000 |
August | 2,870,000 |
September | 375,000 |
Total | 22,915,000 |
*These coin figures include a portion of the 2011-dated Silver Eagle. Wednesday, September 5, is the as of date for bullion Eagles.
US Mint Sales: 2011-2012 America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins
Gettysburg | 126,700 |
Glacier | 126,700 |
Olympic | 85,900 |
Vicksburg | 39,500 |
Chickasaw | 29,700 |
El Yunque | 16,700 |
Chaco Culture | 17,000 |
Acadia | 15,100 |
Thursday, August 30, is the as of date for the bullion America the Beautiful Silver Coin sales above.
For information on many of the above products, check out this site’s silver coin guide.