US Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set Opening Sales
December 6, 2012 by Rhonda Kay · 1 Comment
Starting sales for the U.S. Mint’s Limited Edition Silver Proof Set were published, revealing customers ordered 19,290 between November 27 and December 3, 2012.
In all, 50,000 sets may be ordered, leaving more than 30,000 still up for grabs at $149.95 each.
The Limited Edition Silver Proof Set was the Mint’s best-selling numismatic silver product of the week. The next best silver seller was the original 2012 Silver Proof Set — the 90% silver coins in this set are also part of the make-up of the limited edition set. Its sales grew from 9,542 in the previous round to 11,905 in this report. Launched on June 4, 2012, collectors have purchased 362,132.
Also gaining prominence among buyers was the 2012-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle coin. Its total advanced 5,748 compared to a prior increase of 4,776. With the latest jump, their new sales total is 169,751.
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 | |
2012-S Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set | 251,302 | 251,302 | 0 | 0.00% | none |
2012 Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set | 11,560 | 12,538 | 978 | 8.46% | none |
Making American History Coin and Currency Set | 51,868 | 53,587 | 1,719 | 3.31% | 100,000 |
2012-W Proof Silver Eagle Coins | 819,217 | 819,217 | – | 0.00% | none |
2012-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins | 164,003 | 169,751 | 5,748 | 3.50% | none |
2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle Coins | 305,787 | 306,487 | 700 | 0.23% | none |
2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 19,290 | 19,290 | |||
2012 Silver Proof Sets | 350,227 | 362,132 | 11,905 | 3.40% | none |
2011 Silver Proof Sets | 570,170 | 570,750 | 580 | 0.10% | none |
Proof Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars | 111,829 | 115,162 | 3,333 | 2.98% | 500,000 |
Uncirculated Star-Spangled Banner Silver Dollars | 39,818 | 40,331 | 513 | 1.29% | |
Star-Spangled Banner Two-Coin Set | 11,357 | 11,501 | 144 | 1.27% | |
Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennial Silver Set | 32,460 | 33,557 | 1,097 | 3.38% | |
Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 106,304 | 108,144 | 1,840 | 1.73% | 350,000 |
Uncirculated Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar | 43,082 | 43,499 | 417 | 0.97% | |
Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set | 47,342 | 48,300 | 958 | 2.02% | |
2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 133,911 | 135,696 | 1,785 | 1.33% | none |
2011 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™ | 146,339 | 146,679 | 340 | 0.23% | none |
2012-P Denali 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 8,778 | 9,634 | 856 | 9.75% | 25,000 |
2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 13,000 | 13,441 | 441 | 3.39% | 25,000 |
2012-P Acadia 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 12,716 | 12,974 | 258 | 2.03% | 25,000 |
2012-P Chaco Culture 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 12,318 | 12,504 | 186 | 1.51% | 25,000 |
2012-P El Yunque 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 14,925 | 15,090 | 165 | 1.11% | 25,000 |
2011-P Gettysburg 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 24,385 | 24,572 | 187 | 0.77% | 35,000 |
2011-P Glacier 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 20,262 | 20,369 | 107 | 0.53% | 35,000 |
2011-P Olympic 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 17,771 | 17,860 | 89 | 0.50% | 35,000 |
2011-P Vicksburg 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 17,938 | 18,043 | 105 | 0.59% | 35,000 |
2011-P Chickasaw 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | 16,159 | 16,252 | 93 | 0.58% | 35,000 |
9/11 Silver Medal – W | 107,798 | 108,265 | 467 | 0.43% | 2 million |
9/11 Silver Medal – P | 67,129 | 67,358 | 229 | 0.34% |
Monday, December 3, is the as of date for the United States Mint numismatic silver coin product sales above.
Star-Spangled Banner commemorative products are limited to 100,000 gold coins across all applicable product options, which includes the Two-Coin Proof Set. The silver dollars have a limit of 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 | 2,870,000 |
September | 3,255,000 |
October | 3,153,000 |
November | 3,159,500 |
December | 753,000 |
Total | 32,860,500 |
*These coin sales include a portion of the 2011-dated American Silver Eagle. Thursday, December 6, is the as of date for bullion coins.
US Mint Sales: 2011-2012 America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins
Gettysburg | 126,700 |
Glacier | 126,700 |
Olympic | 85,900 |
Vicksburg | 39,500 |
Chickasaw | 29,700 |
El Yunque | 21,900 |
Chaco Culture | 20,000 |
Acadia | 25,400 |
Hawaii Volcanoes | 20,000 |
Denali | 20,000 |
The United States Mint last updated the America the Beautiful Bullion Silver Coins on Tuesday, December 4.
when will you be releasing another 5 oz coin?
thanks!