Four-day sales of the coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service reached 80,265, the latest sales figures from the United States Mint show.
Released on Thursday in $5 gold, silver dollar and 50c clad editions with those available in collector finishes of proof and uncirculated, their new total represents a weekend increase of 17,288 coins after first-day sales of 62,977 coins.
The proofs continue to enjoy about a 3-to-1 advantage over the uncirculated coins, with the former featuring frosty designs and mirror-like backgrounds that generally make them the most appealing. That’s also why the U.S. Mint offers a three-coin set of the proofs but doesn’t have a companion uncirculated set.
Here’s a table showing the available product options, their sales and their prices:
| Product Options | First-Day Sales | Four-Day Sales | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof $5 Gold Coin | 1,849 | 2,231 | $400.45 (may vary) |
| Uncirculated $5 Gold Coin | 1,489 | 1,794 | $395.45 (may vary) |
| Proof Silver Dollar | 14,409 | 19,518 | $45.95 |
| Uncirculated Silver Dollar | 6,957 | 8,647 | $44.95 |
| Proof Clad Half-Dollar | 12,088 | 15,416 | $21.95 |
| Uncirculated Clad Half-Dollar | 7,414 | 9,001 | $20.95 |
| Three-Coin Proof Set | 6,257 | 7,886 | $466.45 (may vary) |
Prices for the gold coins can vary weekly depending on fluctuations in the gold market. They won’t change this week since gold’s average has held within the range of $1,200.00 to $1,249.99 an ounce.
The NPS coins should see solid sales gains over the next several days because of their newness. Also supportive, the U.S. Mint mailed a 7-page brochure that promotes their release.
To order any of the 2016 National Park Service Commemorative Coins, visit the U.S. Mint’s online store, right here, or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
We’ll publish more photos of the coins in the coming days.
