Sales Strengthen for 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coin

Demand strengthened for the U.S. Mint’s most popular numismatic product made of silver, the 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle coin, but weakened a bit for other silver coins and sets.

While silver prices were higher and conducive to silver coin sales, last week was without new product releases to lend further support.

The 2012-W Proof Silver Eagle coin garnered the most attention with a weekly sales increase of 11,699 after 9,542 were ordered previously. With this latest jump, the new total for these silver coins that are sold individually hit 573,967. The proof coin has been on the market since April 12, 2012.

Taking over the second best-selling spot was the 2012 Silver Proof Set, beating out the younger Making American History Coin and Currency Set with gains of 3,564 versus 2,979. Released August 7th, the coin and currency set features a 2012-S Proof Silver Eagle coin and a unique $5 bill.

Then, not far behind was the individually sold 2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle coin, advancing 2,479. This is the same coin that will be within the Annual Uncirculated $1 Coin Set, which goes on sale September 6, 2012.

Rounding out the top five was the 2012-P Acadia National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. In its second full week of availability, collectors purchased 1,074 more of them, bringing their total sold up to 7,626.

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

US Mint Sales: Silver Coin Products for Collectors

	Previous Sales	New Sales	Unit Increase	% Increase	Mintage Limit
2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set	251,302	251,302	0	0.00%	none
Making American History Coin and Currency Set	30,899	33,878	2,979	9.64%	100,000
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coin	562,268	573,967	11,699	2.08%	none
2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coin	141,214	143,693	2,479	1.76%	none
2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coin	299,309	299,733	424	0.14%	none
2012 Silver Proof Set	281,127	284,691	3,564	1.27%	none
2011 Silver Proof Set	565,852	566,071	219	0.04%	none
Proof Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar	103,344	103,663	319	0.31%	500,000
Uncirculated Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollar	37,831	37,941	110	0.29%
Star-Spangled Banner Two-Coin Set	10,621	10,644	23	0.22%
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Set	27,341	27,560	219	0.80%
Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar	100,186	100,432	246	0.25%	350,000
Uncirculated Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar	41,389	41,472	83	0.20%
Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set	43,985	44,100	115	0.26%
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™	124,224	125,071	847	0.68%	none
2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™	144,412	144,497	85	0.06%	none
2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	6,552	7,626	1,074	16.39%	25,000
2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	8,910	9,350	440	4.94%	25,000
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	12,427	12,640	213	1.71%	25,000
2011-P Gettysburg 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	22,877	22,966	89	0.39%	35,000
2011-P Glacier 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	19,149	19,203	54	0.28%	35,000
2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	16,738	16,795	57	0.34%	35,000
2011-P Vicksburg 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	16,858	16,916	58	0.34%	35,000
2011-P Chickasaw 5 Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coin	15,112	15,167	55	0.36%	35,000
9/11 Silver Medal – W	104,353	104,419	66	0.06%	2 million
9/11 Silver Medal – P	66,036	66,084	48	0.07%

 

Monday, August 27, is the as of date for the United States Mint numismatic silver coin product sales above.

The Star-Spangled Banner commemorative products are limited to 100,000 gold coins across all applicable product options, which includes the Two-Coin Set, while the silver coin limit is 500,000.

US Mint Sales: 2012 Bullion American Silver Eagle Coin

January*	6,107,000
February	1,490,000
March	2,542,000
April	1,520,000
May	2,875,000
June	2,858,000
July	2,278,000
August	2,121,000
Total	21,791,000

 

*These coin figures include a portion of the 2011-dated Silver Eagle coin. Tuesday, August 28, is the as of date for bullion Eagles.

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

Gettysburg	126,700
Glacier	126,700
Olympic	85,800
Vicksburg	39,200
Chickasaw	29,500
El Yunque	13,800
Chaco Culture	8,500
Acadia	15,100

 

Monday, August 20, is the as of date for the bullion America the Beautiful Silver Coin sales above.