Christopher – IF mint management had any brains (that’s a big IF these days) they would only mint enough coins to meet demand and not the maximum the law states. After all it’s the number of coins sold that determines their rarity, not the maximum allowed.

Seth – I’m not sure about a clearance sale but in my opinion no coins should be sold or orders taken for past the year that’s on the coin. That may be a little harsh for collectors who are too lazy to buy coins in their mint year but they’ll learn quick enough.

So true! Last week’s US Mint sales report had 255 different products! Some items from 2007 forward are still available. Time for a clearance sale! LOL

Happy collecting!

-NumisDudeTX

The Mark Twain coins are gorgeous, but still, never sold out.

You would think by now, the US Mint would lower production.

They are also trying to sell too many coins. Just too many.

I agree with you totally. Unfortunately, most Americans have never heard of Boys Town, Nebraska (unless they saw the old b&w movie about Father Flanagan). Last year’s Mark Twin & NPS commemorative coins didn’t come close to selling out & Twain”s books have been translated into about 70 languages & he is known worldwide! Sad, but this great charity will probably not see a cent in surcharges from this coin program.

-NumisDudeTX

Assuming you are serious about your question, no.

US Mint commemorative coins are struggling at the moment with popularity among today’s demographic of buyers. They were very popular from the very first release date until the late 2000’s when mintage numbers began to drop off. One might surmise that the collectors who once purchased these have either been priced out, or simply stopped collecting. I believe the present demographic of buyer is demanding a better deal than what they are getting for 90% fine coins. Until their costs get a little closer to spot price of metal, we will not see them selling in high numbers.