2013-W Proof Silver Eagle Tops 800K, Sellout Nearing?
October 24, 2013 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
Sales of United Sates Mint collector products soared through the week ended Sunday, Oct. 20, the latest figures from the bureau show.
The Mint’s newly delivered 2013 Holiday Catalog must have provided some support, as gains were wide. Silver coins, gold coins, core annual proof sets and core annual uncirculated sets all logged higher, better sales. When comparing sales stats, 145 of 202 products notched higher week-over-week increases. Across all the silver coins and silver sets, US Mint weekly sales advanced by 25,820 units compared to the previous 18,586.
Leading sales among silver coins was the 2013-W Proof Silver Eagle with a 14,243 weekly jump for a new total of 812,125 since its release on Jan. 24. For the full picture, its individual sales must be combined with the 2013 Congratulation Set’s sales of 4,688, bringing the proof Silver Eagle’s total to 816,813.
Its hurdle over 800,000 is mindful of last year’s issue since it went off sale shortly after topping the same milestone. The 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle launched on April 12, 2012 and sold out on Nov. 13, 2012 at 819,217. The Silver Eagle was also included in the 2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set that had sales of 50,169, bringing its total mintage up to 869,386.
Also, the 2011-W Proof Silver Eagle was released on June 30, 2011 and sold out on Nov. 22, 2011. Its sales reached 850,000, though another 100,000 must be added for 950,000 because it was also packaged within the 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set.
Excluding the last couple of years, proof Silver Eagles have tended to be available through December and purchased in abundance for holiday gifts.
In the table below are the latest sales stats for collector silver coins and related products from the US Mint. Sunday, Oct. 20, 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 | 54,268 | 54,594 | 326 | 0.60% | 500,000 |
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars | 22,158 | 22,239 | 81 | 0.37% | |
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set | 9,994 | 9,994 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
5-Star General Profiles Collection | 6,547 | 6,840 | 293 | 4.48% | 50,000 |
Proof Girl Scouts Silver Dollars | 82,007 | 82,267 | 260 | 0.32% | 350,000 |
Uncirculated Girl Scouts Silver Dollars | 30,415 | 30,487 | 72 | 0.24% | |
Girl Scouts Young Collectors Set | 4,273 | 4,375 | 102 | 2.39% | |
2013 Congratulations Set | 4,587 | 4,688 | 101 | 2.20% | none |
2013-W Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set | 281,310 | 281,310 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-W Proof American Silver Eagle | 797,882 | 812,125 | 14,243 | 1.79% | none |
2012-W Proof American Silver Eagle | 819,217 | 819,217 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets | 115,579 | 116,265 | 686 | 0.59% | none |
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets | 156,632 | 156,895 | 263 | 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 | 149,328 | 150,919 | 1,591 | 1.07% | none |
2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle | 202,504 | 202,504 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013 Silver Proof Sets | 326,705 | 333,547 | 6,842 | 2.09% | none |
2012 Silver Proof Sets | 395,443 | 395,443 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-P Fort McHenry 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | 16,329 | 16,649 | 320 | 1.96% | 25,000 |
2013-P Great Basin 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | 16,166 | 16,539 | 373 | 2.31% | 25,000 |
2013-P Perry’s Victory 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | 16,294 | 16,561 | 267 | 1.64% | 25,000 |
2013-P White Mountain 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | 20,523 | 20,523 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
American Eagle silver bullion coins advanced 704,000 in the last seven days compared to the 770,000 added previously. Thursday, Oct. 24, is the as of sales date for the silver bullion coins shown below.
US Mint Silver Sales: 2013 American Eagle Silver 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 | 2,340,500 |
2013 Total | 38,428,500 |
America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin sales have not changed since October 8. 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 | 0 | 26,200 |
2013 Great Basin Silver Coins | 0 | 27,200 |
2013 Fort McHenry Silver Coins | 0 | 27,600 |
2013 Mount Rushmore Silver Coins | Not Yet Released |
*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.