Sales of 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half-Dollar Silver Coin Collections moved up to 125,147, new figures from the United States Mint show.
The tally, six days’ worth of sales from the collection’s release on Tuesday through to Sunday, represents 41.7% of the maximum 300,000. As is typical with popular products, early sales are always strong. A good portion happened in the first 12 hours when collectors ordered 85,670.
Within the collection, priced at $99.95, are four silver coins in four different finishes and from each of the four U.S. Mint production facilities.
In related coin news, new figures are also available for the other two Kennedy half-dollar anniversary products. The 2014-W 50th Anniversary Kennedy 2014 Half-Dollar Gold Proof Coin went up 1,015 to 66,054 and the 2014 50th Anniversary Kennedy 2014 Half-Dollar Uncirculated Coin Set climbed 5,194 to 141,808.
The gold coin is now priced at $1,202.50, but will likely fall to $1,165 by around noon ET on Wednesday. The two-coin uncirculated set is $9.95.
Kennedy half-dollar anniversary products may be ordered online from the Mint here, or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
