2013 Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Hit Record, Proofs Sell Out

This week’s sales report on United States Mint products offers starting sales for the newly released Mount Rushmore silver coins, discusses the sellout of the 2013-Proof Silver Eagle and talks about the new all-time sales record for bullion Silver Eagles.

After notching exceptionally strong sales in recent weeks, the individual option for the 2013-W Proof Silver Eagle sold out on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013.

It was not a surprise since historical individual sales of the annual numismatic coin had been somewhere in the 800,000 range in recent years.

As of Sunday, Nov. 10, sales of the proof Silver Eagle hit 862,845 after gaining 11,840. They jumped 29,613 during the prior week — the highest weekly total in nearly six months. The figure will increase when the next round of United States Mint sales stats are reported, which will include sales total through Tuesday.

Customers wanting the coin directly from the Mint will now have to buy the 2013 U.S. Mint Congratulations Set for $54.95. It includes one of the silver coins inside congratulatory-themed packaging. The set is $2 more than the price of the proof Silver Eagle when it sold out.

Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Hit Record

This week, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the United States Mint reported that its Authorized Purchasers (APs) of American Silver Eagle bullion coins ordered their full weekly allocation of 500,000 coins, bringing total sales for calendar year 2013 to date to a record 40,175,000 ounces. This tops the previous annual record sales of 39,868,500 for all of 2011. Last year annual sales for the silver coins reached 33,742,500.

The Mint will issue its last weekly allocation of 2013-dated bullion Silver Eagles on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013. It will start accepting orders for 2014-dated bullion coins on Monday, Jan.13, 2014.

Sales Debut of 2013-P Mount Rushmore Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

Numismatic silver coin sales lit up, supported by the collector version 2013-P Mount Rushmore Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin making its debut last week, on Nov. 7. Initial sales came in at 14,012, which is high compared to opening figures of previous strikes in the series. Below is a chart of the uncirculated 2013 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coins with their inaugural and current sales stats.

 

As a quick note, the new total for the White Mountain Forest 5 oz Silver Uncirculated Coin went down by two and landed at 20,536. The reduction could be a result of returned items, incomplete credit card processing, or accounting adjustments.

In the table below are the latest sales stats for collector silver coins and related products from the US Mint. Sunday, Nov. 10, is the “as of” date.

US Mint Silver Sales: Silver Coins for Collectors

	Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	55,595	56,016	421	0.76%	500,000
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	22,500	22,609	109	0.48%
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set	9,994	9,994	0	0.00%	Sold Out
5-Star General Profiles Collection	7,399	7,874	475	6.42%	50,000
Proof Girl Scouts Silver Dollars	82,998	83,316	318	0.38%	350,000
Uncirculated Girl Scouts Silver Dollars	30,659	30,744	85	0.28%
Girl Scouts Young Collectors Set	4,613	4,711	98	2.12%
2013 Congratulations Set	4,860	4,933	73	1.50%	none
2013-W Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set	235,689	235,689	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013-W Proof Silver Eagle	851,005	862,845	11,840	1.39%	none
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle	819,217	819,217	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	118,082	119,120	1,038	0.88%	none
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	157,372	157,642	270	0.17%	none
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets	28,368	28,368	0	0.00%	Sold Out
Making American History Coin and Currency Sets	60,203	60,203	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle	155,529	158,183	2,654	1.71%	none
2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle	202,504	202,504	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013 Silver Proof Sets	347,552	355,057	7,505	2.16%	none
2012 Silver Proof Sets	395,443	395,443	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013-P Mount Rushmore 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins		14,012	14,012
2013-P Fort McHenry 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins	17,527	18,215	688	3.93%	25,000
2013-P Great Basin 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins	17,173	17,577	404	2.35%	25,000
2013-P Perry’s Victory 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins	17,069	17,406	337	1.97%	25,000
2013-P White Mountain 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins	20,538	20,536	(2)	-0.01%	Sold Out

 

American Silver Eagle bullion coins advanced 500,000 in the last seven days compared to the 500,000 increase previously. Wednesday, Nov. 13, is the as of sales date for the silver bullion coins shown below.

US Mint Silver Sales: 2013 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins

January	7,498,000
February	3,368,500
March	3,356,500
April	4,087,000
May	3,458,500
June	3,275,000
July	4,406,500
August	3,625,000
September	3,013,000
October	3,087,000
November	1,000,000
2013 Total	40,175,000

 

Sales of America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins catapulted by 20,700 compared to 7,000 previously. Their totals are below.

US Mint Sales: 2012 – 2013 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins

	Unit Increase	New Sales
2012 El Yunque Silver Bullion Coins	Sold Out*	24,000
2012 Chaco Culture Silver Coins		24,400
2012 Acadia Silver Coins		25,400
2012 Hawaii Volcanoes Silver Coins		20,000
2012 Denali Silver Coins		20,000
2013 White Mountain Silver Coins		35,000
2013 Perry’s Victory Silver Coins	600	26,800
2013 Great Basin Silver Coins	600	27,800
2013 Fort McHenry Silver Coins	400	29,600
2013 Mount Rushmore Silver Coins	19,100	25,100

 

*All 2012-dated America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Bullion Coins sold out on March 1, 2013. The 2013 White Mountain coin sold out on September 11, 2013.