US Mint Product Releases

Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin Cover

Today, April 9, 2012, the United States Mint started accepting orders for the Chester Arthur Presidential Dollar Coin Cover. The collectible product may be purchased for $19.95 directly from the U.S. Mint website at http://catalog.usmint.gov/.

The Chester Arthur $1 Coin Cover is the 21st release in the American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series, a series which has maintained a solid level of collector support since its debut in 2007 […]

Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coin

Today, April 5, 2012, marks a continuation of the Presidential $1 Coin Program as well as the beginning of a new era for the series. Beginning at Noon (Eastern), the United States Mint began accepting orders for rolls and boxes of Chester Arthur Presidential $1 Coins.

Rolls contain a total of twenty-five coins with buyers having the choice between new dollars struck at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia or those struck at the facility in Denver. Each roll costs $32.95 a piece.

Available boxes include 250-coin or 500-coin from either Denver or Philadelphia. Prices are $275.95 for the 250-coin boxes and $550.95 for the 500-coin boxes […]

2012 Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter

Today, April 2, 2012, the United States Mint started accepting orders for rolls and bags of Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarters, the second of the America the Beautiful Quarters featuring a 2012 date. Federal Reserve Banks began deploying the coins into circulation today as well.

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is located in the state of New Mexico and marks the 12th release overall in in the America the Beautiful Quarters program which feature reverse designs of national parks and national sites located in U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia […]

U.S. Mint image of the 2012 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin and its case

Coin collectors can order the latest 2012-dated American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin from the United States Mint. The bureau placed the 24 karat gold proof coin on sale today, March 15, for $1,960.00 — a price that was determined one day before its release and can change up to once a week based upon the London Fix weekly average gold price.

The 2012 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin, which has been issued annually since 2006, includes one ounce of 99.99 percent fine gold. It is the highest purity gold product produced by the U.S. Mint to one ounce, although one-half ounce First Spouse Gold Coins also boasts the same purity […]

United States Mint marketing image of the 2012 Birth Set

Today, March 13, 2012, the United States Mint released a brand new, first time-ever product dubbed the 2012 Birth Set.

While many of the U.S. Mint’s products have been purchased for special occasions, such as proof Silver Eagles and various mint and proof sets for birthdays and holidays, the bureau has never before offered a product that was specifically designed to mark a baby’s entry into the world […]

US Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Silver Coin

Today, March 5, 2012, the United States Mint released the uncirculated and proof Star-Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins — two $5 gold coins and two $1 silver coins — along with a Star-Spangled Banner Two-Coin Proof Set.

The coins celebrate the 200th anniversary of the writing of the American national anthem by Francis Scott Key who penned the lyrics after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Each of the commemorative designs depicts an aspect of the Star-Spangled Banner and the War […]

Proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar

Today, February 16, 2012, the United States Mint released the uncirculated and proof Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars along with the Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar Defenders of Freedom Set. Respective introductory price points for each are $44.95, $49.95 and $51.95.

The coins and set commemorate the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and the establishment of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center. $10 surcharges are included in the sale of each of the three products with proceeds going to the National Infantry Foundation to support the museum […]

2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

Today, February 9, 2012, the United States Mint released its second five ounce product of the year, the 2011 Chickasaw National Recreation Area Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin for Oklahoma. And indeed, the 2011 year is correct. While the coin was actually produced last year, a delay in the debut series itself extended the release intervals of all the coins to offer better staggering.

Anyone interested in the latest US Mint product can visit http://catalog.usmint.gov/ to make a purchase. The five ounce Chickasaw Silver Uncirculated Coin, the 10th in the series, is available for $204.95, a price that may change over time depending on how silver moves. That is due to the fact that each coin is composed from .999 fine silver to the aforementioned weight of five ounces […]

El Yunque National Forest Quarters Three Coin Set

Today, February 7, 2012, the United States Mint released its El Yunque National Forest Quarters Three Coin Set, the first of the year and the 11th overall since the America the Beautiful Quarters program kicked-off in 2010.

The latest coin set is more attractive than the previous ten, and $5 cheaper at $9.95. The price and improved appeal should support better sales in an already fairly popular US Mint product line […]

2012 El Yunque National Forest Quarter

Today, February 3, 2012, the United States Mint made available for direct purchase El Yunque National Forest Quarters for Puerto Rico, the first of the America the Beautiful Quarters featuring a 2012 date.

Federal Reserve Banks began deploying the quarters for circulation use back on January 23, but today the US Mint has released them through its bag and roll products, meaning coin collectors and other enthusiasts do not have to wait for the coins to show up in change or at local banks and can instead buy them immediately […]