2014 Silver Proof Set, Shenandoah Bullion Coin Mark Sales Starts
May 8, 2014 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Two silver coin products hit the market and their early sales are showing strength. First, the United States Mint launched the 2014 Silver Proof Set on April 29, and collectors scooped up more early than last year. Second, the five-ounce Shenandoah National Park Silver Bullion Coin debuted on May 6, and its start is stronger than the opening of the first 2014-dated five-ounce silver coin.
This year’s Silver Proof Set with 14 coins and 7 of them in 90% silver opened with sales 183,520, which is higher than the 166,710 start of the 2013 Silver Proof Set. Subscriptions likely played a larger part in the early numbers since subscribers received a 10% discount, paying $48.55 for the 2014 Silver Proof Set instead of the normal $53.95.
Speaking of sets, last year’s 2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set sold out on Thursday. Its sales bumped up 223 to 48,334. Collectors will have to wait longer for this year’s version since its release date is still listed by the U.S. Mint as "To be Determined."
In silver bullion coins, the U.S. Mint this week started selling the Shenandoah 5 Ounce Silver Bullion Coin to its exclusive network of Authorized Purchasers (APs). These silver investor coins will soon make their way into the coin world via wholesalers, precious metal companies, and coin dealers. Sales of the silver coins by Tuesday hit 14,800 and moved up to 15,200 by Wednesday. This year’s first issue honoring Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened at 10,500.
Next week, on May 15, the U.S. Mint will directly sell the collector version, the Shenandoah National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. Its price is $154.95 with subscribers paying $139.45. And upcoming Silver Coins Today article will discuss this coin in more detail.
In the table below are the latest sales stats for collector silver coins and related products from the US Mint. Sunday, May 4, is the as of date.
US Mint Sales: Silver Coins for Collectors
Previous Sales | New Sales | Unit Increase | % Increase | Mintage Limit | |
2014 Proof Baseball Hall of Fame Silver Coins | 262,091 | 262,091 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014 Uncirculated Baseball Hall of Fame Silver Coins | 137,909 | 137,909 | 0 | 0.00% | |
2014 Proof Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollars | 49,226 | 49,581 | 355 | 0.72% | 350,000 |
2014 Uncirculated Civil Rights Act of 1964 Silver Dollars | 20,294 | 20,457 | 163 | 0.80% | |
Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars | 59,291 | 59,291 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars | 23,710 | 23,710 | 0 | 0.00% | |
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set | 9,999 | 9,999 | 0 | 0.00% | |
5-Star General Profiles Collection | 10,929 | 10,929 | 0 | 0.00% | |
Proof Girl Scouts Silver Dollars | 86,353 | 86,353 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
Uncirculated Girl Scouts Silver Dollars | 31,714 | 31,714 | 0 | 0.00% | |
Girl Scouts Young Collectors Set | 5,747 | 5,747 | 0 | 0.00% | |
2013 Theodore Roosevelt Coin and Chronicles Set | 9,997 | 10,157 | 160 | 1.60% | none |
2013 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 48,111 | 48,334 | 223 | 0.46% | 50,000 |
2014 Congratulations Set | 3,357 | 3,786 | 429 | 12.78% | none |
2013 Congratulations Set | 17,040 | 17,064 | 24 | 0.14% | none |
2013-W Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set | 235,689 | 235,689 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014-W Proof Silver Eagle | 501,727 | 515,724 | 13,997 | 2.79% | none |
2013-W Proof Silver Eagle | 868,494 | 868,494 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets | 77,801 | 80,019 | 2,218 | 2.85% | none |
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets | 132,325 | 132,500 | 175 | 0.13% | none |
2013 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets | 38,789 | 40,093 | 1,304 | 3.36% | none |
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets | 27,300 | 27,300 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
Making American History Coin and Currency Sets | 56,857 | 56,857 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle | 115,043 | 129,200 | 14,157 | 12.31% | none |
2013-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle | 178,941 | 178,941 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle | 202,504 | 202,504 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014 Silver Proof Sets | 183,520 | 183,520 | |||
2013 Silver Proof Sets | 419,721 | 419,720 | -1 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2012 Silver Proof Sets | 395,443 | 395,443 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2014-P Great Smoky Mountains 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 23,495 | 23,596 | 101 | 0.43% | 25,000 |
2013-P Mount Rushmore 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 23,547 | 23,547 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-P Fort McHenry 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 19,802 | 19,802 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-P Great Basin 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 17,792 | 17,792 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-P Perry’s Victory 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 17,707 | 17,707 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
2013-P White Mountain 5 Ounce Silver Coins | 20,530 | 20,530 | 0 | 0.00% | Sold Out |
Bullion American Silver Eagles advanced 1,297,500 in the last seven days compared to the 1,021,500 added previously. Wednesday, May 7, is the as of sales date for sales shown below.
US Mint Bullion Sales: 2014 American Eagle Silver Coins
January | 4,775,000 |
February | 3,750,000 |
March | 5,354,000 |
April | 4,590,500 |
May | 1,297,500 |
2014 Total | 19,767,000 |
The second 2014-dated America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin launched this week. Totals for all of the silver coins released since 2013 are below.
US Mint Sales: 2013 – 2014 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins
Unit Increase | Total Sales | |
2014 Great Smoky Mountains Silver Bullion Coins | 3,500 | 26,500 |
2014 Shenandoah Silver Coins | 15,200 | 15,200 |
2014 Arches Silver Coins | Not Yet Released | N/A |
2014 Great Sand Dunes Silver Coins | ||
2014 Everglades Silver Coins | ||
2013 White Mountain Silver Coins | Sold Out | 35,000 |
2013 Perry’s Victory Silver Coins | 30,000 | |
2013 Great Basin Silver Coins | 30,000 | |
2013 Fort McHenry Silver Coins | 30,000 | |
2013 Mount Rushmore Silver Coins | 35,000 |