One US Mint gold coin sold out this week compared to the eight gold and platinum collector options that disappeared from Mint store shelves and were reported in last week’s figures.

As the end of the year approaches, collectors have far fewer choices. The sales tables below are starting to settle down with many coins showing very little or absolutely no change.

American Eagle gold uncirculated coins, however, look to be getting solid attention. The one ounce and one-forth ounce sales numbers jumping 14.4 percent and 17.8 percent, respectively. On the proof side, the just sold out one ounce option increased 3.6 percent.

Standing out on the negative side is the 1/2 ounce American Buffalo gold uncirculated coin, which sold out two weekends ago. Whether returns came into play or some accounting correction occurred, the unit total went down by 285.

Here are the latest US Mint sales figures for the major American Eagle and American Buffalo collector products: Read the rest of this entry »

Eight US Mint Gold and Platinum Coin Options have Sold Out in the Last Week

Collector gold and platinum coin sales have been ablaze with eight sold out options since last week’s U.S. Mint sales figures were released.

The final two one-ounce and one-half ounce uncirculated gold Buffalo coins departed over the weekend, and the last one-half ounce proof Buffalo went Monday afternoon with a surging 58.5 percent increase in sales over the previous week.

In addition, the proof American Eagle platinum one ounce, one-half ounce and one-quarter ounce options sold out Tuesday morning, the one-tenth ounce on Wednesday, and the four-coin set just this morning.

Not too surprisingly, while the one-ounce 2008-W American Eagle Platinum uncirculated coin sold out on December 3, the final sales had not been registered in last week’s Mint figures. This week shows another 429 coins have been sold. Expect similar increases for some of the eight bullions coins no longer available.

In short, all the 2008-W American Buffalo Gold and 2008-W American Eagle Platinum coins are now gone. Here are the latest Mint sales figures for the major American Eagle and American Buffalo collector products: Read the rest of this entry »

The pace at which gold and platinum collector coins have disappeared from U.S. Mint store shelves is blistering. The final two uncirculated gold Buffalo coins sold out over the weekend, the last proof Buffalo went Monday afternoon, and the proof American Eagle platinum one ounce, one-half ounce and one-quarter ounce options sold out this morning.

Further, the Eagle platinum proof one-tenth ounce and four-coin set may be joining the "sold out" ranks since their shipping dates have been delayed. In past weeks, that has been a strong indicator of a quickly depleting inventory. It appears the proof and uncirculated American Eagle gold coins will soon be the sole remaining collector options available.

With all these latest sell outs, it is worth remembering the collector gold and platinum coins the U.S. Mint announced it will no longer produce in 2009: Read the rest of this entry »

All 2008-W American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated coins for collectors have sold out, according to the United States Mint online store.

The one-ounce and one half-ounce gold coins joined the ranks of other fractional sizes, moving to the “product is not available” category over the weekend. Their sales had increased over the previous week by 8.7 percent and 6.6 percent, respectively.

The Mint’s gold and platinum coin series has been ablaze in sellouts of late. The American Buffalo gold uncirculated 4-coin set sold out last Monday while the proof quarter-ounce version and the final platinum Eagle uncirculated coins went Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Three collector bullion coins have sold out since last week’s U.S. Mint sales figures were released.

And like last week, the biggest mover was the one-ounce 2008-W American Eagle Platinum uncirculated coin. It was the final available coin in the series, which helped drive demand until it sold out Wednesday. Sales of the collector coin increased 55.3 percent following its previous 46.5 percent rise.

Other sellouts include the American Buffalo gold proof quarter-ounce size (also on Wednesday) and the American Buffalo gold uncirculated 4-coin set on Monday. Sales of each had climbed 17.1 percent and 13.5 percent, respectively.

The final coin remaining in the Buffalo gold proof series in the one-half ounce size, which is showing very strong demand with an increase over last week of 24.8 percent.

Here are the latest Mint sales figures for the major American Eagle and American Buffalo collector products: Read the rest of this entry »

The U.S. Mint 2008-W American Buffalo Gold Proof one-quarter ounce coin sold out on Wednesday.

The bullion coin joins a moving fleet of other sellouts, including the final American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated coins earlier Wednesday, and the sold out Gold Uncirculated American Buffalo 4-Coin Set on Monday.

None of the above coins will be minted in 2009. The Mint said nearly a month ago that it would trim its portfolio to better focus on core products, and these coins were on the "last chance" list. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2008 American Buffalo Gold Uncirculated Four-Coin Set on Monday joined the quickening ranks of other bullion coins and is no longer available.

The collector proof and uncirculated coin series has been getting extra attention from collectors after the U.S. Mint reduced prices and announced it would eliminate many collector coins from its numismatic portfolio, including all the American Buffalo uncirculated coins and all but the 1 ounce proof option.

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2008-W American Eagle Platinum uncirculated coins were again the big U.S. Mint movers.

Since last week’s figures, one-ounce sales surged 46.5 percent to 980 coins. They are now the last standing coin in the series after sales of the one-half ounce size spiked to 18.5 percent and sold out on Monday.

Double-digit percent rises were also seen across the one-half and one-quarter ounce 2008-W American Buffalo Gold proof coins.

Interestingly, several coins show declines. The Mint readjusted prices lower two weeks ago, likely resulting in at least some returns from customers who previously paid higher prices and decided on a refund. Mint accounting adjustments could be another factor.

Here are the latest Mint sales figures for the major American Eagle and American Buffalo collector products: Read the rest of this entry »

High demand has depleted all but the American Eagle Gold and Silver one-ounce coins from its 2008-dated bullion coin inventory, the United States Mint told authorized dealers in a memo Monday. Further, the Mint said it will delay the launch of other bullion coins until later in 2009, citing difficulties in acquiring blanks.

"The quantities of blanks that we have been able to acquire from our suppliers continue to be very limited, while demand for bullion coins remains high. As a result, it is necessary for the United States Mint to delay the launch of other bullion coins until later in 2009. We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed as additional information becomes available."

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Silver, gold and platinum collector coin sales have increased significantly since last week, according to United States Mint figures.

The one-ounce American Buffalo gold proof coin is no longer available as of Thursday. The Mint’s online site simply says: "Product is not available," likely indicating they are sold out.

2008-W American Eagle platinum uncirculated coins were the most popular with sales increases of the 4-coin set, one-ounce and one-half ounce coins up 72.2 percent, 58.2 percent, and 25 percent respectively. The other sizes have already sold out.

With the series concluding and sales figures looking to be relatively low, collectors may be judging these modern bullion coins with an eye of potential scarcity. Then again, most of the collector gold and platinum coins do not have spectacular sales figures.

Several other coins also had double-digit percentage rises, which may be seen in the following tables:

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