Sales of 2013-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins Light Up

Without a new numismatic silver product to entice collectors, focus returned to 2013-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins. Sales ignited for them, up a remarkable 25,605 in a single week, per the latest U.S. Mint sales stats.

The silver coins in the last report advanced just 3,862. The latest increase, in fact, was the highest since they debuted on January 24, 2013. When the year’s overall sales total is calculated, the proof Silver Eagle coin easily passed the 400K marker by landing at 405,207.

One week old 2013 5-Star Generals Commemorative Coins were next in silver coin collectors’ sights. Like the previous report, silver dollar sales experienced the fastest pace compared to the others, with the proof silver version advancing by 9,863 and the uncirculated by 4,025.

Also in the top seller mix for the week were the proof 2013 Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Silver Dollars. Their sales total jumped by 5,865 to ring in at 64,611. The uncirculated Girl Scout strikes gained 2,308 and arrived at 25,674. Combined, their cumulative sales are at 90,285 out of a maximum mintage of 350,000 across all product options, or 25%.

The following are the latest United States Mint numismatic silver product sales:

US Mint Sales: Silver Coins for Collectors

	Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
Proof 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	14,288	24,151	9,863	69.03%	500,000 Silver Dollars
Uncirculated 5-Star Generals Silver Dollars	8,110	12,135	4,025	49.63%
5-Star Generals 3-Coin Set	4,900	8,344	3,444	70.29%
Proof Girl Scout Silver Dollars	58,746	64,611	5,865	9.98%	350,000
Uncirculated Girl Scout Silver Dollars	23,366	25,674	2,308	9.88%
2013-W Proof Silver Eagle Coin	379,602	405,207	25,605	6.75%	none
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coin	819,217	819,217	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2013 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	81,220	84,380	3,160	3.89%	none
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Sets	147,404	148,277	873	0.59%	none
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Sets	24,975	25,929	954	3.82%	none
Making American History Coin and Currency Sets	56,229	56,462	233	0.41%	100,000
2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coin	202,504	202,504	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets	47,209	48,251	1,042	2.21%	50,000
2012 Silver Proof Sets	395,443	395,443	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Denali 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin	15,225	15,225	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	14,863	14,863	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	14,978	14,978	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	15,959	15,984	25	0.16%	25,000
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins	17,314	17,314	0	0.00%	Sold Out
2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Sets	251,302	251,302	0	0.00%	Sold Out

 

Monday, April 1, is the as of date for sales of the United States Mint numismatic silver coins above.

US Mint Sales: 2013 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins

January	7,498,000
February	3,368,500
March	3,356,500
April	812,000
2013 Total	15,035,000

 

Thursday, April 4, is the as of date for the above bullion coins.

US Mint Sales: 2011-2012 America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins

2011 Gettysburg	126,700
2011 Glacier	126,700
2011 Olympic	104,900
2011 Vicksburg	58,100
2011 Chickasaw	48,700
2012 El Yunque	24,000
2012 Chaco Culture	24,400
2012 Acadia	25,400
2012 Hawaii Volcanoes	20,000
2012 Denali	20,000

 

All 2011-dated and 2012-dated America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins sold out on March 1, 2013. The U.S. Mint has not yet released 2013-dated versions.