2015 Silver Proof Set Ahead of Outgoing Silver Eagles
December 31, 2015 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
During the week before the final closeout days of the United States Mint’s 2015 commemorative coin programs and American Silver Eagle coin offerings, consumers actually scooped up more of the 2015 Silver Proof Sets than the best-selling "last chance" item. Weekly sales of the 2015 Silver Proof Set outpaced the 2015-W Proof American Silver Eagle by […]
Last Chance at 2015 Silver Eagles and Commemorative Coins
December 29, 2015 by Mike Unser · Leave a Comment
Less than 24 hours remain to buy American Silver Eagles from the United States Mint. The agency will stop selling the silver coins and all products with them at noon ET on Dec. 30, 2015. Dates of issues range from 2013 to 2015. In addition, going off sale at the same time are all 2015 […]
US Mint Gains Flexibility in Silver Coin Composition
December 28, 2015 by Darrin Lee Unser · 1 Comment
A small change in the law could soon mean big changes for collector silver coins and sets produced by the United States Mint. The U.S. Mint is no longer required to strike dimes, quarters and half-dollars in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Two of Five 2015 5 Oz Silver Coins Left
December 26, 2015 by Silver Coins Today Staff · Leave a Comment
Consumers are running into limited choices when it comes to 2015-dated America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins. Only two of the five collector uncirculated editions are available and all the bullion versions sold out. Still available are the five ounce uncirculated coins honoring Homestead National Monument of American in Nebraska and Kisatchie National Forest […]
American Eagle 2015 Silver Bullion Sales End at All-Time Record
December 18, 2015 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
Popularity of American Eagle silver coins hit an all-time high in 2015. Silver Eagle bullion sales ended on Tuesday, December 15, at a new annual record for the United States Mint at 47,000,000 coins. As a comparison, the previous record was set in 2014 with year-end sales totaling 44,006,000 coins.
Smooth Edges for Collector 2016 American Silver Eagles
December 14, 2015 by Darrin Lee Unser · Leave a Comment
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the first issue of American Silver Eagles. To acknowledge the event, Congress has dictated changes to the program for next year’s collectible versions. In commemoration of the anniversary, the proof and uncirculated editions will be struck with a smooth edge instead of the standard reeded style.
US Mint Sales: 2015 Saratoga Silver Coin Unavailable
December 12, 2015 by Rhonda Kay · Leave a Comment
The newest star in the United States Mint’s lineup of silver products is the 2015-P Saratoga National Historical Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. It launched a week ago Thursday, December 3, and started off with 17,053 in sales. It’s now no longer for sale, with its online product page now having a ‘Remind Me’ […]