US Mint Sales: Bullion Coins Hot, Proof Sets Rise 3rd Week

Fewer numismatic products are shouting out with noteworthy gains in the latest US Mint weekly sales report, but bullion coins are screaming along with the record highs in gold and silver prices.

More visible on collector’s radar were the debut of Zachary Taylor Presidential $1 rolls, clad US Mint Uncirculated Sets and US Mint Proof Sets, which are on a three week rise.

In fact, with the exception of the Lincoln and Silver Proof Set, all sets performed at least slightly better when compared to last week’s report.

US bullion coins burned the brightest, as the following highlights describe:

• 2009 Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins hit 171,500 for the year, just 500 shy from matching all of those sold in 2008 — and the 2009s were released only on Oct. 15. The US Mint sold 26,000 during the last seven days alone, bringing the November total to 55,000.

• 2009 American Eagle Gold Coins jumped up 49,500 in the same time frame for a November tally of 124,000. The month already ranks as the third best of the year.

• 2009 American Silver Eagles are 7,000 away from reaching 26 million this year. Numbers soared 986,500 in the last seven days, reaching 2,586,500 for the month. November is ranking as the fourth best in 2009 with several days left to place orders.

The Zachary Taylor dollars launched into circulation on Nov. 19 and by the 22nd, collectors purchased more than 53,000 $25 rolls at $35.95 each. Rolls from Philadelphia proved to be more popular out of the gate than those from Denver. The respective totals came in at 27,015 and 26,200. Other major US Mint coin sales follow:

US Mint Collector Coin Sales

(Data compare previous to current Mint sales reports)

*Sold out/no longer available.

Notable summaries of sales articles this week from CoinNews and sister sites follow:

• First Spouse Gold Coin Sales Gain Momentum – FirstSpouseCoins.us
  It’s seems likely that the demand for gold has helped US First Spouse Gold Coin sales rise. Overall sales have been experiencing a steady upward trend for the last three weeks, despite their increases on Nov. 12th to the highest level since the series started in 2007. The Julia Tyler Proof coins gained the most by adding 87 this week, according to the latest US Mint sales figures. Last week, none were sold. The second …

• Eagles 7,000 Shy of 26 Million – SilverCoinsToday.com
  2009 American Silver Eagle sales were less than impressive at the start of November, but they quickly warmed after silver prices reached year highs. The eagles now look to be the talk of the month.
  The US Mint’s authorized dealers purchased 986,000 Silver Eagles during the last six days alone, bringing November sales up to 2,586,500. The month already ranks as the fourth best in 2009 with still nearly a week left to place orders. Further …

• Presidency & Professional Life Compete – 2009LincolnPennies.com
  As sales for the newest 2009 Lincoln “Presidency” Penny cooled from its launch, the Lincoln “Professional Life” Penny maintained its steam. The “Professional Life” Two-Roll set beat its prior week sales gain for the third time in a row. According to the latest US Mint sales figures, collectors purchased over 21,000 new “Presidency” Two-Roll Sets in a week’s time, compared to the 153,000 …

The non bullion sales figures above have an "as of date" of Nov. 22. For an always updated reference of the latest articles, visit US Mint Sales.