Another month in 2011 wrapped up, and another sales record was set. Last month ended up earning the “Best Ever September” and the second best month in the history for the American Eagle Silver bullion coin.
September started off very slow compared to the prior month, only 175,000 had been purchased in the first eight days and still less than 1 million by mid-month. Once the price of silver tumbled, however, from around $40 to $30 an ounce, sales of the American Eagle Silver began to soar. Buyers picked up 3,534,500 in the last half of the month, which moved September sales to 4,460,500 [...]
Demand proved strong for the 2011-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle during the opening days of its release. The United States Mint reported five-day sales of more than $11 million between its Thursday, September 15 launch and Monday, September 19.
At its $60.45 price, the exact sales total was $11,181,255.15. The unit total came in at 184,967 for a daily sales average of 30,827 coins, although the bulk of the uncirculated Silver Eagle orders were likely placed during the first and second day [...]
On Thursday, September 15, 2011 at noon Eastern Time, the United States Mint launched the 2011-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle for $60.45.
The uncirculated Silver Eagle is reappearing after a two year absence. High demand for the bullion Silver Eagle was listed as the reason for not minting an uncirculated 2009 or 2010-dated strike.
Two different and previously released 2011 American Silver Eagle coins have been selling extremely well. The United States Mint’s network of [...]
Demand surged for American Gold Eagle Bullion Coins in August 2011. The Eagles’ sales pace was the quickest since January, superior to the same period last year and more than doubled the level from July.
United States Mint authorized purchasers ordered 112,000 ounces of bullion Gold Eagles last month, making it the third best August ever for the series which debuted in 1986.
Available from the Mint in four sizes and in terms of the number of gold coins sold, the 22-karat bullion coins were split with sales of 103,500 for the one ounce [...]
American Eagle Silver bullion coins registered sales in August that continue to uphold the old adage of "records are made to be broken." United States Mint sales figures list the total number ordered by its network of authorized purchasers at 3,679,500 for the month of August 2011 — a level higher than the same time a year ago, better than July, and lifts 2011 to the second best Silver Eagle sales year.
In the shattered record column, Silver Eagles hit a new all-time high in August sales, blasting past last year’s August record of 2,451,000 by over 50% [...]
The United States Mint is increasing the 2011 Proof American Silver Eagle price as it readies to rollout the 2011 Uncirculated American Silver Eagle earlier than anticipated and with a higher than expected price.
Launched on June 30 at $59.95, the United States Mint has announced that the 2011 Proof American Silver Eagle will climb $8.50 higher to $68.45. Originally scheduled for release on September 29, the 2011 Uncirculated American Silver Eagle is expected to launch on September 15 for $60.45. [...]
United States Mint Deputy Director Richard A. Peterson gave collectors some welcome news Friday when he announced a forthcoming American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set.
Details about the Silver Eagle anniversary collection, due out in late October, generated further excitement when it was revealed that it would feature two unexpected issues. The five coins announced as a part of the set include: [...]
Following two years of silence, the 2011 uncirculated Silver Eagle is set to make a comeback next month, according to an updated product schedule from the United States Mint.
The Mint’s online schedule indicates that the newest American Silver Eagle is ready for a September 29, 2011 release at a yet to be determined price. The release date is not set in stone, as the Mint’s schedule has been tweaked before after a coin addition. But changes this late into the year are less common.
The uncirculated Silver Eagle is one of the most popular products offered by the United States Mint, although it is the least purchased among the three versions produced. Perhaps one reason is its youth [...]
More ounces of American Gold Eagle bullion coins left United States Mint doors in July 2011 than during the previous month, owing to a greater exodus of the largest one-ounce version. Last month was one of the better July’s in the 22-karat gold coins’ history.
However, and to the negatives with a backdrop kept in mind in which gold prices surged 8.5 percent in July to hit several records, Gold Eagle sales were not superb when compared against other recent months. The monthly pace was the second slowest in 2011. Also, in comparing similar time frames, total sales remained significantly lower than levels from the same period in 2010 and 2009 [...]
Investors purchased fewer American Eagle Silver bullion coins in July 2011 as compared to June, but a slowdown is typical for this time of year.
In fact, July has been slower than June for seven of the last ten years. This time the difference was 434,000. Still, the month ended with the second best July total ever and ranked 14th in all-time monthly sales, dating back to the series launch in 1986.
2,968,000 of the 99.9% pure silver coins were ordered last month from the United States Mint, according to the [...]
