9/11 Commemorative Silver Medals for 10th Anniversary
August 20, 2010 by Mike Unser · Leave a Comment
The 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will be commemorated next year with silver medals, which be available for purchase in years 2011 and 2012. The 9/11 commemorative silver medals will feature a design "emblematic of the courage, sacrifice, and strength of those individuals who perished in the terrorist attacks of September […]
US Mint Announces 2010 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Date
December 22, 2009 by Mike Unser · 10 Comments
The United States Mint today told its authorized purchasers that it would begin taking orders for 2010 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins on January 19. The US Mint also said it would offer the 2009-dated versions "through the end of the year and into 2010 as long as inventories remain." The coins, to include the […]
Lincoln Chronicles Sets Explode and Sell Out
October 19, 2009 by Mike Unser · 3 Comments
The US Mint’s 2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set went on sale at noon on Thursday, Oct. 15. Within five hours, a total of 29,919 were grabbed by coin collectors. By the following day and before 6:00 p.m. ET, the Mint sold its entire inventory of 50,000. As of this writing, the Mint is only […]
2009 Silver Eagle Coins Cancelled
October 6, 2009 by Mike Unser · 2 Comments
In a stunning announcement today, the United States Mint said it will not offer 2009 Proof Silver Eagles nor 2009-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle coins. The news is a bitter pill to swallow for some collectors who will now forever see a hole in their Silver Eagle collection which dates back to 1986.
2009 Silver Eagles Set Explosive Records: 16.6M Sold, 2.8M in July Alone
August 4, 2009 by Mike Unser · Leave a Comment
American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins were on a tear last month, earning the top spot for the most ever sold in July, and hitting the highest total during the first seven months of a year.
Lincoln Silver Dollar Coin Sales Pop in US Mint Sales Stats – Feb 19
February 19, 2009 by Mike Unser · Leave a Comment
2009 Lincoln Silver Dollar Coins launched Thursday, Feb. 12, and coin collectors purchased the silver commemoratives in droves.
Austria 20-Euro Empress Elisabeth Railway Silver Commemorative
December 17, 2008 by Mike Unser · Leave a Comment
The Austrian Mint’s fourth coin in its Austria Railways commemorative 20-euro silver series is another gorgeous addition. While the photo speaks to something special, it does not do full justice to the proof coin itself, which is amazingly crafted and richly detailed.