2012-S Silver Eagle Coin Set Tops 200,000 as Sales Deadline Looms

Sales of the San Francisco minted American Silver Eagle Coin Set passed 200,000 on Monday, just three days before its sales deadline.

The coin set, which includes a 2012-S Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle and a 2012-S Proof American Silver Eagle packed within a lacquer presentation case, is sold by the United States Mint for $149.95.

Demand has shot higher for the sets in recent days. A total of 8,752 were purchased between Thursday and Friday, marking the biggest one-day sales following its release on June 7, 2012. Collectors purchased more than 25,000 over the weekend. That was the best pick-up since the weekend after its release.

Many collectors expect a flurry of orders in the last few days, with the final one being the day of most interest. The sets go off sale on Thursday, July 5, at 5:00 PM ET. After that, collectors will no longer have an option to get the two unique coins directly from the U.S. Mint.

Take a look at how sales for the San Francisco American Silver Eagle Coin Set have increased on a per-day basis:

*The final sales figure was reported by the U.S. Mint on July 6, 2012. Any future updates to the number will be updated on this page.