2008 US Mint American Eagle gold and silver coins are quickly disappearing. Several sold out, some face elimination, and 2009 replacements are on the horizon.
Tables comparing 2007 and 2008 Mint sales figures emphasize coins that look to have been good buys. Plus, potential opportunities that may still exist. Before analyzing the tables, consider also:
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US Mint discontinued coin products include the American Eagle Gold Uncirculated 1/2, 1/4, 1/10, and Four-Coin Sets. Only the one-ounce option will remain in 2009.
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The Mint has scheduled several 2009 product releases, but no dates have yet been listed for American Eagles. 2008 coins that do not sell out will stop with 2009 launches.
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The latest Mint sales figures comparing December 2008 week 3 to week 4 indicate high demand for American Eagle gold proof coins, and even greater demand for the uncirculated options.
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The proof one-half ounce and four-coin set have sold out within the last eight days. The gold proof one ounce sold out the week prior. It would seem more coins would likely join the sell out list.
Comparison tables follow:
2007 vs. 2008 American Eagle Sales Figures*
American Eagle Silver One Ounce Coins |
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Price
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2007
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2008
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Notes
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| Uncirc. |
25.95
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563,771
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435,032
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| Proof |
31.95
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827,106
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713,236
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Sold Out
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| US Mint page: Uncirculated Proof | |||||||||||||||
American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins |
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Price
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2007
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2008
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Notes
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1 ounce |
974.95
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16,724
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5,176
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| 1/2 ounce |
509.95
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5,180
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1,715
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Final Year*
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| 1/4 ounce |
287.45
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6,437
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2,936
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Final Year
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| 1/10 ounce |
154.95
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16,122
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7,178
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Final Year
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| 4 coin set |
1,862.45
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8,178
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2,156
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Final Year
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| US Mint page: American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins | |||||||||||||||
American Eagle Gold Proof Coins |
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Price
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2007
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2008
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Notes
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1 ounce |
1,024.95
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17,819
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16,327
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Sold Out
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| 1/2 ounce |
534.95
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9,599
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5,808
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Sold Out
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| 1/4 ounce |
302.45
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12,881
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5,314
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| 1/10 ounce |
162.95
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25,942
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10,695
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| 4 coin set |
1,952.45
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35,799
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9,569
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Sold Out
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| US Mint page: American Eagle Gold Proof Coins | |||||||||||||||
*2007 sales figures are from NumisMaster’s Jan 10, Feb 28 and April 17 reports from the US Mint. 2008 figures were reported from the US Mint for December, week 4.
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