2016 Bullion American Silver Eagles Reach 4.1M in March

March 31, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Bullion American Silver Eagles rang in March with sales of 4,105,000 coins, United States Mint figures for the month show. The level is 14.1% lower than the prior month but 16.7% higher than in March of 2015.

Roll of bullion 2016 American Silver Eagles

Sales of bullion 2016 American Silver Eagles topped 14.8 million in the first three months of the year.

More to the point in reflecting demand, 2016 Silver Eagles are maintaining a record pace with first quarter sales of 14,842,500 coins, up 23% from the 12,071,000 coins sold during the first three months in record year 2015. Read More…

2016 NPS Silver Dollars Post One-Day Sales of 27,623

March 25, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The two silver dollars commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service registered one-day sales totaling 27,623 coins, the United States Mint said on Friday.

2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Three-Coin Proof Set

U.S. Mint image of the 2016 NPS Three-Coin Proof Set

Both coins, which launched beside companion $5 gold and 50c clad editions, went on sale Thursday at 12:00 noon ET. Read More…

2016 NPS 100th Anniversary Silver Dollars Release

March 23, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The second and also last United States Mint commemorative coin program for 2016 launches this Thursday, March 24, at 12:00 noon ET. Available for sale at that time are seven new products featuring 2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coins.

2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar

[Shown: 2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Proof Silver Dollar]

These coins for collectors celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service Read More…

2016 ATB Quarters Silver Set Inaugural Sales

March 18, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The U.S. Mint’s newest offering, the 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set, was the brightest star in the agency’s latest round of weekly sales stats.

Photo of protective lens with 2016 America the Beautiful Silver Quarters

[Shown: Photo of the protective lens that holds the proof set’s five 2016 America the Beautiful Silver Quarters]

Collectors ordered 53,791 sets between their launch on Monday, March 7 and Sunday, March 13. Read More…

US Mint Sales: Bullion American Silver Eagles at 12 Million

March 10, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Sales quickened for the two most popular silver products in the U.S. Mint’s numismatic lineup, but the winner was not a new product. In this latest round of sales stats, last year’s 2015 Silver Proof Set topped the others by advancing 3,437 to 364,948.

2015 Silver Proof Set, lens with the 1c, 5c, 10c, 50c and $1 coins

[Shown: One of the three lenses in last year’s 2015 Silver Proof Set. The set led weekly sales among silver products. The lens holds the 1c, 5c, 10c, 50c and Native American $1 coin. The dime and half-dollar are minted in 90% silver.]

Surprisingly, it outpaced both commemorative 2016 Mark Twain Silver Dollars combined. Read More…

2016 ATB Quarters Silver Proof Set Release… Last 90% Silver Edition?

March 6, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

The United States Mint opens ordering at noon ET on Monday, March 7, for the 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set.

2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set and Box

[Shown: The box and the lens with coins of the 2016 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set and Box]

This product is made for collectors and includes the five 2016 quarters in 90% silver and 10% copper. Read More…

2016 Shawnee Silver Coin Debut Sales, Silver Eagles Hit 10.7M

March 3, 2016 by · Leave a Comment 

Initial sales of the 2016-P Shawnee National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins reached 15,263 between their debut on Thursday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 28, per United States Mint sales stats.

Reverse of the 2016-P Shawnee Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

This photo shows the reverse of a collector 2016-P Shawnee Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

This collectible, three-inch, silver coin is the first of five for 2016 and the 31st in the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series. Read More…

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