2011 Proof Silver Eagle Suspended for Price Increase, Uncirculated Price Announced

The United States Mint suspended sales of its most popular numismatic coin, the 2011-W Proof Silver Eagle. When sales resume, which is expected to be soon, the new price will be $68.45, or $8.50 more. The increase relates to the upcoming 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle that will debut for $60.45 in September. [Editor’s update: The […]

US Mint Sales: Grand Canyon Silver Coin Orders at Maximum, Silver Eagles Leap

Silver coin collectors have been busy shopping, according to the latest US Mint sales stats. Orders are maxed out for the Grand Canyon 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin, both proof and bullion Silver Eagles leaped, and 9/11 Silver Medals continued their strong advance. Just 738 Grand Canyon silver uncirculated coins were available in the previous […]

25th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Set

Silver coin collectors will be treated to a 25th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Set. According to a recent announcement, the special limited edition 5-coin product from the United States Mint will be released this fall. United States Mint Deputy Director Richard A. Peterson announced the plans on Friday at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of […]

Silver Set Sales Halted Again as Silver Prices Surge

Recent increases in the precious metal markets have once again forced the United States Mint to suspend the sales of some of its silver sets. As of Friday morning, the Mint halted all 2010 Silver Proof Set and 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set transactions. This move comes in response to silver surges above $40 an ounce […]

US Mint Sales: Grand Canyon Silver Coin Nears Sell Out

Orders for the Grand Canyon 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin are quickly approaching their maximum limit of 27,000, according to the latest US Mint sales figures, while demand continues to boom for 2011 Proof Silver Eagles and 9/11 Silver Medals. It should not take long for collectors to scoop up the remaining 738 Grand Canyon […]

US Mint Sales: 2011 Proof Silver Eagles Hottest, Then 9/11 Silver Medals

The hottest ticket in silver sales are the ever-popular 2011 Proof Silver Eagle, according to the latest US Mint figures. During the past week, collectors scooped up another 22,093, although, that impressive amount was less than the 28,522 purchased previously. Since their debut on June 30, a remarkable 644,076 Silver Eagles have been sold. Placing […]

2011-W American Silver Eagle Uncirculated Coin Release Date

The United States Mint has provided a release date for the 2011-W American Silver Eagle Uncirculated Coin on its online "Scheduled Products Listing" page. According to that schedule, the uncirculated Silver Eagle will be available on September 15, 2011. While the release date is subject to change, it indicates that the numismatic strike will make a return […]

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