US Mint sales generally declined last week, but several products ranked surprisingly strong.
In summary: 2009 Proof Sets sales retreated from their launch week highs but action was robust in week two, Braille Silver Dollars recovered from their prior negative showing, Guam quarter demand more than halved, and Lincoln Rail Splitter pennies are set to pass 26 million.
In finishing a second week of availability, 81,947 more of the 18-coin 2009 US Mint Proof Sets were purchased by collectors. The new total is 519,125, which represents a 18.7 percent increase in week-over-week sales.
Uncirculated Braille Silver Dollars climbed into positive territory following their recent reversal. The Mint reports a pick up of 499. In contrast, 1,399 of the proof options were sold. Together, the series has reached 151,599.
Guam quarter sales are half of what they were but figures are still impressive. Nearly 4,000 more of the 100-coin Denver and Philadelphia bags were sold. Over 4,300 of the two-roll sets were added.
Lincoln Rail Splitter cents are steaming right along. 9,061 more were added, bringing the total number of pennies purchased by collectors to over 25.96 million.
First Spouse Gold Coins experienced an extremely sluggish week. For more, check out US Mint First Spouse Coin Sales. While Braille’s perked up, silver sets did not. Silver Sets Decline, Braille Dollars Rise walks through the numbers.
Bullion coins are on fire despite the fact that the Mint had been rationing distributions. That changed on Monday. For the latest, read Mint Bullion Allocation Ends, Silver and Gold Eagles Soar.
Here are the individual breakouts for each coin discussed above:
US Mint Sales Figure Tables
(Sales figures compare previous to current Mint sales reports)
2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin |
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| 1 ounce | 65,623 | 66,273 | 650 | 1.0% | ||
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US Mint coin information page: 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin |
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Louis Braille Silver Dollar Sales |
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| Proof | 108,558 | 109,957 | 1,399 | 1.3% | ||
| Uncirculated | 41,212 | 41,642 | 430 | 1.0% | ||
| Braille Easy-Open Capsule | 17,756 | 17,825 | 69 | 0.4% | ||
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US Mint coin information page: Commemorative Coins |
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2009 US Mint Proof Set |
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| 437,178 | 519,125 | 81,947 | 18.7% | |||
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US Mint coin information page: United States Mint 2009 Proof Set® |
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Guam Quarters |
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| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 7,307 | 9,304 | 1,997 | 27.3% | 17,928 | |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 6,653 | 8,624 | 1,971 | 29.6% | ||
| 1000-Coin Bag (P) | 1,353 | 1,431 | 78 | 5.8% | 2,678 | |
| 1000-Coin Bag (D) | 1,269 | 1,247 | -22 | -1.7% | ||
| Two-Roll Set | 25,369 | 29,703 | 4,334 | 17.1% |
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US Mint coin information page: D.C. & US Territories Collectibles |
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Puerto Rico Quarters* |
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| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0 | 0.0% | 37,295 | |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 17,295 | 17,295 | 0 | 0.0% | ||
| 1000-Coin Bag (P) | 1,047 | 1,047 | 0 | 0.0% | 2,000 | |
| 1000-Coin Bag (D) | 953 | 953 | 0 | 0.0% | ||
| Two-Roll Set | 41,669 | 41,669 | 0 | 0.0% |
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US Mint coin information page: D.C. & US Territories Collectibles |
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Lincoln Silver Dollar Sales* |
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| Proof | 325,000 | 325,000 | 0 | 0.0% | ||
| Uncirculated | 125,000 | 125,000 | 0 | 0.0% | ||
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US Mint coin information page: Commemorative Coins |
Lincoln Cent (Two-roll sets) |
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| Birthplace* | 96,000 | 96,000 | 0 | 0.0% | ||
| Formative Years | 250,557 | 259,618 | 9,061 | 3.6% | ||
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US Mint coin information page: Lincoln Cent Two-Roll Sets |
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*Sold out/no longer available.
The last reported sales figures are located at US Mint Sales – June 10. NumisMaster has an image of all US Mint coin sales here.
