American Eagle Sales Figures: 2007 vs. 2008 Coins

2008 US Mint American Eagle gold and silver coins are quickly disappearing. Several sold out, some face elimination, and 2009 replacements are on the horizon.

Tables comparing 2007 and 2008 Mint sales figures emphasize coins that look to have been good buys. Plus, potential opportunities that may still exist. Before analyzing the tables, consider also:

• US Mint discontinued coin products include the American Eagle Gold Uncirculated 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, and Four-Coin Sets. Only the one-ounce option will remain in 2009.

• The Mint has scheduled several 2009 product releases, but no dates have yet been listed for American Eagles. 2008 coins that do not sell out will stop with 2009 launches.

• The latest Mint sales figures comparing December 2008 week 3 to week 4 indicate high demand for American Eagle gold proof coins, and even greater demand for the uncirculated options.

• The proof one-half ounce and four-coin set have sold out within the last eight days. The gold proof one ounce sold out the week prior. It would seem more coins would likely join the sell out list.

Comparison tables follow:

2007 vs. 2008 American Eagle Sales Figures*

	American Eagle Silver One Ounce Coins
				Price		2007		2008		Notes
			Uncirc.	25.95		563,771		435,032
			Proof	31.95		827,106		713,236		Sold Out
		US Mint page: Uncirculated   Proof
	American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins
				Price		2007		2008		Notes
			1 ounce	974.95		16,724		5,176
			1/2 ounce	509.95		5,180		1,715		Final Year*
			1/4 ounce	287.45		6,437		2,936		Final Year
			1/10 ounce	154.95		16,122		7,178		Final Year
			4 coin set	1,862.45		8,178		2,156		Final Year
		US Mint page: American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins
	American Eagle Gold Proof Coins
				Price		2007		2008		Notes
			1 ounce	1,024.95		17,819		16,327		Sold Out
			1/2 ounce	534.95		9,599		5,808		Sold Out
			1/4 ounce	302.45		12,881		5,314
			1/10 ounce	162.95		25,942		10,695
			4 coin set	1,952.45		35,799		9,569		Sold Out
		US Mint page: American Eagle Gold Proof Coins

*2007 sales figures are from NumisMaster’s Jan 10, Feb 28 and April 17 reports from the US Mint. 2008 figures were reported from the US Mint for December, week 4.

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