Last week, the United States Mint started selling the 2023 Silver Proof Set, along with five ornaments featuring 2023 American Women quarters honoring Bessie Coleman, Edith Kanakaʻole, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jovita Idar, and Maria Tallchief.
The latest sales statistics from the U.S. Mint show how the new products performed in their early days and also provide the first set of figures for the Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal, which was released a week earlier.
Sales Debut of 2023 Silver Proof Set
Made available on Aug. 22 for $130, the proof set of 10 coins, with 7 of them struck in 99.9% fine silver, achieved 6-day opening sales of 158,077. This positioned it as the U.S. Mint’s highest-selling product of the week. However, the figure also marked the weakest sales start in the history of the product line, even though many other previous sets had fewer days for their initial reported sales. Of course, this year’s set also holds the distinction of having the highest price, as well as the highest premium above its silver melt value.
For the sake of comparison, here are several factors detailing how sets since 2008 have performed in their initial days:
2008 – 2023 Silver Proof Set Sales
| Year | Debut Price | Melt Value on Release | Premium Above Melt on Release Day | # of Coins | Release Date | Date of First Reported Sales | Debut Sales | Final Sales (unaudited) |
| 2023 Set | $130.00 | $34.45 | $95.55 | 10 | Aug. 22, 2023 | Aug. 27, 2023 | 158,077 | – |
| 2022 Set | $105.00 | $31.21 | $73.79 | 10 | June 23, 2022 | June 26, 2022 | 173,861 | 244,501* |
| 2021 Set | $105.00 | $23.59 | $81.41 | 7 | April 22, 2021 | April 25, 2021 | 172,468 | 300,954* |
| 2020 Set | $63.25 | $22.89 | $40.36 | 10 (not including bonus nickel) | April 17, 2020 | April 19, 2019 | 183,456 | 313,183 |
| 2019 Set | $54.95 | $22.65 | $32.30 | 10 (not including bonus cent) | April 17, 2019 | April 21, 2019 | 191,670 | 412,508 |
| 2018 Set | $49.95 | $22.20 | $27.75 | 10 | April 24, 2018 | April 29, 2018 | 161,518 | 332,274 |
| 2017 Set | $47.95 | $23.55 | $24.40 | 10 | June 6, 2017 | June 11, 2017 | 174,724 | 358,085 |
| 2016 Set | $52.95 | $22.56 | $30.39 | 13 | April 18, 2016 | April 24, 2016 | 176,733 | 369,849 |
| 2015 Set | $53.95 | $23.28 | $30.67 | 14 | May 14, 2015 | May 17, 2015 | 184,613 | 387,310 |
| 2014 Set | $53.95 | $25.90 | $28.05 | 14 | April 29, 2014 | May 4, 2014 | 183,520 | 429,493 |
| 2013 Set | $67.95 | $31.70 | $36.25 | 14 | May 2, 2013 | May 6, 2013 | 166,710 | 419,720 |
| 2012 Set | $67.95 | $36.64 | $31.31 | 14 | June 4, 2012 | June 11, 2012 | 189,628 | 395,443 |
| 2011 Set | $67.95 | $35.73 | $32.22 | 14 | Jan. 25, 2011 | Jan. 30, 2011 | 209,367 | 574,175 |
| 2010 Set | $56.95 | $25.57 | $31.38 | 14 | Aug. 26, 2010 | Aug. 29, 2010 | 241,656 | 585,414 |
| 2009 Set | $52.95 | $19.99 | $32.96 | 18 | July 17, 2009 | July 19, 2010 | 271,372 | 694,406 |
| 2008 Set | $44.95 | $17.46 | $27.49 | 14 | Aug. 26, 2008 | Aug. 31, 2010 | 292,004 | 774,874 |
*The Mint continues to offer the sets for 2021 and 2022, with each of their prices raised to $130 compared to their initial price of $105.
Sales Debut of 2023 American Women Quarter Ornaments
Also among the U.S. Mint’s top weekly sellers were the five ornaments featuring framed 2023 American Women quarter dollars. Released Aug. 24 for $35 apiece, their early sales ranged from 1,316 for the Jovita Idar ornament to 1,534 for the Eleanor Roosevelt ornament.
These figures are down from last year’s releases, which registered early gains that ranged from 1,768 for the Nina Otero-Warren ornament to 2,195 for the Maya Angelou ornament.
Sales Debut of Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal
In its data release last week, the U.S. Mint refrained from offering initial sales for the 1-ounce Presidential silver medal honoring Andrew Johnson, which was launched on Aug. 14 for $75. Its sales at the near two-week mark were made available, reaching 12,958.
This medal marks the 17th in the series, with current sales ranging from 11,966 for the James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal, which was released earlier this year, to 34,766 for the George Washington Presidential Silver Medal, released in 2018.
Sales Declines in 2023 Proof Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars and Liberty Gold Coin
Meanwhile, the U.S. Mint’s weekly sales data revealed that 3 products saw negative weekly sales, as opposed to 2 in the previous report.
The 40-coin bulk options for the 2023-S Proof Peace and Morgan dollars slipped by 9 and 25 units, respectively, resulting in total declines of 36 coins and 1,000 coins, respectively. However, sales of the standalone options for both coins did increase.
Across all options, sales of the 2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar total 300,485 coins (+391), while sales of the 2023-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar total 321,502 coins (-10).
Lastly, the 2023-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin fell the most, off 758 for a new total of 10,580 coins. The mintage of the coin is set at 12,500,
U.S. Mint Top Sellers
Taking into account non-bulk sales, here is the roster of the U.S. Mint’s most sought-after numismatic products for the week concluding on Aug. 27:
- 2023 Silver Proof Set (+158,077)
- 2023 Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal (+12,958)
- 2023 Proof Set (+6,192 to 255,129)
- 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt Ornament (+1,534)
- 2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar (+1,391 to 307,102)
- 2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Ornament (+1,360)
- 2023 Bessie Coleman Ornament (+1,342)
- 2023 Maria Tallchief Ornament (+1,319)
- 2023 Jovita Idar Ornament (+1,316)
- 2023-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle (+984 to 127,417)
In its latest report, the U.S. Mint published sales data for 350 numismatic products.
Among these products, 63 outperformed their sales from the previous week, compared to 46 in the prior report. Not counting the new products, 2 products experienced an increase of more than 1,000 units, against 5 in the previous report.
US Mint Sales: Numismatic Products
Below are tables showing the latest available sales for U.S. Mint numismatic products. The sales period covers from Aug. 14 to 20. Products with an asterisk (*) are no longer available or had no reported sales.
Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar | 305,711 | 307,102 | 1,391 | 0.46% |
| 2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 385 | 360 | -25 | -6.49% |
| 2023-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar | 285,055 | 285,405 | 350 | 0.12% |
| 2023-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 386 | 377 | -9 | -2.33% |
| 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar | 260,706 | 260,709 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 330 | 330 | – | – |
| 2023-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar | 258,886 | 258,888 | 2 | 0.00% |
| 2023-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 338 | 338 | – | – |
Armed Forces Silver Medals |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| U.S. Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,988 | 9,988 | – | – |
| U.S. Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,576 | 9,576 | – | – |
| U.S. Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,987 | 9,987 | – | – |
| U.S. Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,955 | 9,955 | – | – |
| U.S. Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,953 | 9,953 | – | – |
| U.S. Navy 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 16,825 | 16,962 | 137 | 0.81% |
| U.S. Coast Guard 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 16,606 | 16,631 | 25 | 0.15% |
| U.S. Air Force 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 18,189 | 18,240 | 51 | 0.28% |
American Liberty Products |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 11,338 | 10,580 | -758 | -6.69% |
| 2023-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 22,914 | 23,757 | 843 | 3.68% |
| 2022-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 72,572 | 72,808 | 236 | 0.33% |
| 2021-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 12,471 | 12,471 | – | – |
| 2019-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 24,609 | 24,609 | – | – |
| 2019-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 44,928 | 44,928 | – | – |
| 2018-W $10 American Liberty Gold Coin | 56,508 | 56,552 | 44 | 0.08% |
| 2017 American Liberty Silver Four-Medal Set* | 32,647 | 32,647 | – | – |
| 2017-S Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set* | 210,419 | 210,419 | – | – |
| 2017-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 38,832 | 38,841 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal* | 55,187 | 55,187 | – | – |
Clad Proof Sets |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 Proof Set | 248,937 | 255,129 | 6,192 | 2.49% |
| 2022 Proof Set | 399,950 | 399,950 | – | – |
| 2021 Proof Set | 512,603 | 512,605 | 2 | 0.00% |
| 2020 Proof Set* | 464,658 | 464,658 | – | – |
| 2019 Proof Set* | 601,327 | 601,327 | – | – |
| 2018 Proof Set* | 517,081 | 517,081 | – | – |
| 2017 Proof Set* | 568,678 | 568,678 | – | – |
| 2022 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 76,243 | 76,321 | 78 | 0.10% |
| 2021 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 84,488 | 84,491 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2020 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 107,052 | 107,052 | – | – |
| 2019 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 146,420 | 146,467 | 47 | 0.03% |
| 2023 American Women Quarters Proof Set | 47,068 | 47,340 | 272 | 0.58% |
| 2022 American Women Quarters Proof Set* | 42,821 | 42,821 | – | – |
| 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set* | 64,242 | 64,242 | – | – |
| 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set | 83,511 | 83,550 | 39 | 0.05% |
| 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set* | 86,697 | 86,697 | – | – |
Silver Proof Sets |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 Silver Proof Set | – | 158,077 | – | – |
| 2022 Silver Proof Set | 244,167 | 244,501 | 334 | 0.14% |
| 2021 Silver Proof Set | 300,816 | 300,954 | 138 | 0.05% |
| 2020 Silver Proof Set* | 313,183 | 313,183 | – | – |
| 2019 Silver Proof Set* | 412,708 | 412,708 | – | – |
| 2018 Silver Proof Set* | 332,274 | 332,274 | – | – |
| 2018 Silver Reverse Proof Set* | 199,116 | 199,116 | – | – |
| 2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set | 41,489 | 41,680 | 191 | 0.46% |
| 2022 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set | 57,673 | 57,674 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 64,012 | 64,012 | – | – |
| 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 78,585 | 78,585 | – | – |
| 2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 79,301 | 79,301 | – | – |
| 2023 Congratulations Gift Set | 37,509 | 37,895 | 386 | 1.03% |
| 2022 Congratulations Gift Set | 29,710 | 29,710 | – | – |
| 2021 Congratulations Gift Set* | 39,997 | 39,997 | – | – |
| 2020 Congratulations Gift Set* | 24,468 | 24,468 | – | – |
| 2019 Congratulations Gift Set* | 31,638 | 31,638 | – | – |
| 2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 47,091 | 47,364 | 273 | 0.58% |
| 2021 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 48,712 | 48,712 | – | – |
| 2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set* | 50,061 | 50,061 | – | – |
US Mint Uncirculated Sets |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2022 Uncirculated Mint Set | 238,260 | 238,879 | 619 | 0.26% |
| 2021 Uncirculated Mint Set | 224,176 | 224,338 | 162 | 0.07% |
| 2020 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 211,787 | 211,787 | – | – |
| 2019 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 346,117 | 346,117 | – | – |
| 2018 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 257,536 | 257,536 | – | – |
| 2017 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 286,813 | 286,813 | – | – |
Kids Coin Sets |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2019 Youth Coin and Currency Set | 24,882 | 24,882 | – | – |
| 2019 Explore and Discover Coin Set | 41,861 | 41,886 | 25 | 0.06% |
| 2019 Rocketship* | 49,921 | 49,921 | – | – |
| 2014 Coin Discovery Set* | 13,151 | 13,151 | – | – |
Ornaments |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2022 U.S. Mint Ornament | 5,380 | 5,392 | 12 | 0.22% |
| 2022 Mighty Minters Ornament | 3,925 | 3,926 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2023 Bessie Coleman Ornament | – | 1,342 | – | – |
| 2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Ornament; | – | 1,360 | – | – |
| 2023 Eleanor Roosevelt Ornament | – | 1,534 | – | – |
| 2023 Jovita Idar Ornament | – | 1,316 | – | – |
| 2023 Maria Tallchief Ornament | – | 1,319 | – | – |
| 2022 Maya Angelou Ornament | 2,980 | 2,994 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2022 Dr. Sally Ride Ornament | 3,063 | 3,079 | 16 | 0.52% |
| 2022 Wilma Mankiller Ornament | 2,132 | 2,137 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2022 Nina Otero-Warren Ornament | 1,741 | 1,748 | 7 | 0.40% |
| 2022 Anna May Wong Ornament | 3,094 | 3,103 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2021 Mighty Minters Ornament | 4,821 | 4,821 | – | – |
| 2021 U.S. Mint Ornament | 7,777 | 7,780 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2020 Mighty Minters Ornament | 4,468 | 4,468 | – | – |
| 2020 U.S. Mint Ornament | 6,498 | 6,500 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2019 Mighty Minters Ornament | 6,998 | 6,998 | – | – |
| 2019 U.S. Mint Ornament | 11,694 | 11,699 | 5 | 0.04% |
Proof & Reverse Proof Silver Eagles |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2022-S Proof Silver Eagle | 199,666 | 199,666 | – | – |
| 2022-S Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 2,925 | 2,925 | – | – |
| 2023-W Proof Silver Eagle | 424,589 | 424,911 | 322 | 0.08% |
| 2023-W Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 2,119 | 2,119 | – | – |
| 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle | 496,992 | 496,992 | – | – |
| 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 4,107 | 4,107 | – | – |
| 2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set* | 124,881 | 124,881 | – | – |
| 2021-S Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2* | 199,580 | 199,580 | – | – |
| 2021-S Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 652 | 652 | – | – |
| 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2* | 300,096 | 300,096 | – | – |
| 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 2,142 | 2,142 | – | – |
| 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 1* | 299,895 | 299,895 | – | – |
| 2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 1 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 686 | 686 | – | – |
Uncirculated Silver Eagles |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 | 126,433 | 127,417 | 984 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 159,998 | 159,998 | – | – |
| 2022 Bulk 40 | 987 | 987 | – | – |
| 2021* | 174,470 | 174,470 | – | – |
| 2021 Bulk 40* | 324 | 324 | – | – |
2023 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 1 oz | 6,441 | 6,442 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 1/2 oz | 1,997 | 1,997 | – | – |
| 1/4 oz | 4,470 | 4,474 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 1/10 oz | 12,830 | 12,977 | 147 | 1.15% |
| 4-Coin Set | 8,938 | 8,939 | 1 | 0.01% |
2022 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 1 oz | 5,913 | 5,913 | – | – |
| 1/2 oz | 1,970 | 1,970 | – | – |
| 1/4 oz | 4,464 | 4,464 | – | – |
| 1/10 oz | 13,803 | 13,803 | – | – |
| 4-Coin Set | 9,905 | 9,905 | – | – |
Uncirculated American Eagle Gold Coins |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 | 4,857 | 4,922 | 65 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 8,844 | 8,845 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021* | 8,914 | 8,914 | – | – |
| 2020* | 6,284 | 6,284 | – | – |
| 2019* | 5,851 | 5,851 | – | – |
| 2018* | 8,518 | 8,518 | – | – |
| 2017* | 5,800 | 5,800 | – | – |
Proof American Buffalo Gold Coins |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 Proof Gold Buffalo | 12,254 | 12,412 | 158 | 1.29% |
| 2022 Proof Gold Buffalo | 15,938 | 15,938 | – | – |
| 2021 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 16,958 | 16,958 | – | – |
| 2020 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 11,887 | 11,887 | – | – |
| 2019 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 14,844 | 14,844 | – | – |
| 2018 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 15,756 | 15,756 | – | – |
| 2017 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 15,810 | 15,810 | – | – |
Proof American Platinum Eagle |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 | 7,731 | 7,759 | 28 | 0.36% |
| 2022 | 9,920 | 9,920 | – | – |
| 2021 | 9,884 | 9,884 | – | – |
| 2020 | 9,825 | 9,825 | – | – |
| 2019 | 11,268 | 11,268 | – | – |
| 2018 | 16,031 | 16,034 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2017* | 8,890 | 8,890 | – | – |
American Palladium Eagle |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2022-W Reverse Proof | 7,359 | 7,360 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2021-W Proof | 5,170 | 5,170 | – | – |
| 2020-W Uncirculated | 9,742 | 9,742 | – | – |
| 2019-W Reverse Proof | 18,775 | 18,775 | – | – |
| 2018-W Proof* | 14,986 | 14,986 | – | – |
Presidential Silver Medals |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023 Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal | – | 12,958 | – | – |
| 2023 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal | 17,549 | 17,652 | 103 | 0.59% |
| 2023 James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal | 11,948 | 11,966 | 18 | 0.15% |
| 2021 Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal | 12,344 | 12,350 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2022 Millard Fillmore Presidential Silver Medal | 12,494 | 12,501 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2022 Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal | 12,880 | 12,886 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2022 James Knox Polk Presidential Silver Medal | 13,107 | 13,115 | 8 | 0.06% |
| 2021 John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal | 13,516 | 13,522 | 6 | 0.04% |
| 2021 William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal | 13,452 | 13,457 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 2021 Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal | 13,603 | 13,610 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2020 Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal | 16,497 | 16,506 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2019 John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal | 14,633 | 14,638 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2019 James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal | 15,137 | 15,146 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2019 James Madison Presidential Silver Medal | 16,718 | 16,727 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2019 Thomas Jefferson Presidential Silver Medal | 23,917 | 23,930 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2018 George Washington Presidential Silver Medal | 34,746 | 34,766 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 2018 John Adams Presidential Silver Medal | 23,469 | 23,476 | 7 | 0.03% |
American Innovation Reverse Proof Sets |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2022 | 48,551 | 48,614 | 63 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 49,536 | 49,538 | 2 | 0.00% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Indiana |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 8,001 | 8,004 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,981 | 6,981 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,352 | 2,374 | 22 | 0.94% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,361 | 2,385 | 24 | 1.02% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Louisiana |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,983 | 7,983 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,953 | 6,953 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,314 | 2,318 | 4 | 0.17% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,242 | 2,250 | 8 | 0.36% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Ohio |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,999 | 7,999 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,939 | 6,939 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,788 | 2,797 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,577 | 2,583 | 6 | 0.23% |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Tennessee |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,011 | 7,011 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,007 | 7,007 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,770 | 2,770 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,771 | 2,771 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Kentucky |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,004 | 7,004 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,988 | 6,988 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,768 | 2,768 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,778 | 2,778 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Vermont |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,023 | 7,023 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,011 | 7,011 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,787 | 2,787 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,775 | 2,775 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Rhode Island |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,007 | 7,007 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,788 | 2,788 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – North Carolina |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,018 | 7,018 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,789 | 2,789 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,790 | 2,790 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – New York |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,006 | 7,006 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,013 | 7,013 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,782 | 2,784 | 2 | 0.07% |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – Virginia |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,015 | 7,015 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,796 | 2,796 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – New Hampshire |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,017 | 7,017 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,018 | 7,018 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,789 | 2,789 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,790 | 2,790 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – South Carolina |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 40,813 | 40,832 | 19 | 0.05% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 6,378 | 6,378 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,399 | 6,399 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,734 | 2,734 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,378 | 2,378 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Maryland |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 49,720 | 49,722 | 2 | 0.00% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 6,493 | 6,493 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,471 | 6,471 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,725 | 2,725 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,737 | 2,737 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Massachusetts |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 47,832 | 47,862 | 30 | 0.06% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 6,486 | 6,486 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,481 | 6,481 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,746 | 2,746 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,744 | 2,744 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Connecticut |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 46,329 | 46,347 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 6,496 | 6,496 | – | – |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 6,425 | 6,425 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,736 | 2,736 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,747 | 2,747 | – | – |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Georgia |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 46,599 | 46,619 | 20 | 0.04% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 7,840 | 7,847 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,323 | 7,326 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 3,347 | 3,352 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 3,216 | 3,220 | 4 | 0.12% |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – New Jersey |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 50,040 | 50,056 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 8,756 | 8,766 | 10 | 0.11% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 7,817 | 7,826 | 9 | 0.12% |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 3,819 | 3,824 | 5 | 0.13% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 3,444 | 3,448 | 4 | 0.12% |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Pennsylvania |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 54,513 | 54,534 | 21 | 0.04% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 10,002 | 10,012 | 10 | 0.10% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 8,279 | 8,287 | 8 | 0.10% |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 3,462 | 3,467 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,939 | 2,940 | 1 | 0.03% |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Delaware |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S) | 69,791 | 69,809 | 18 | 0.03% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 8,868 | 8,875 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 8,194 | 8,197 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 3,132 | 3,137 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 3,302 | 3,303 | 1 | 0.03% |
2018 American Innovation Dollars |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Reverse Proof (S)* | 74,720 | 74,720 | – | – |
| Proof Coin (S) | 251,878 | 251,926 | 48 | 0.02% |
| 25-coin roll set (P) | 22,149 | 22,171 | 22 | 0.10% |
| 25-coin roll set (D) | 25,056 | 25,075 | 19 | 0.08% |
| 100-coin bag (P)* | 2,935 | 2,935 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D)* | 2,954 | 2,954 | – | – |
George H.W. Bush Coin & Chronicles Set |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| $1 Coin & Set | 11,159 | 11,164 | 5 | 0.04% |
2020 Bush Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| $1 Coin & Set | 9,876 | 9,876 | – | – |
2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coins |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 25-coin roll (P) | 24,867 | 24,891 | 24 | 0.10% |
| 25-coin roll (D) | 21,651 | 21,711 | 60 | 0.28% |
| 100-coin bag (P) | 2,695 | 2,695 | – | – |
| 100-coin bag (D) | 2,098 | 2,098 | – | – |
| 250-coin bag (P) | 2,707 | 2,715 | 8 | 0.30% |
| 250-coin bag (D) | 4,213 | 4,219 | 6 | 0.14% |
Native American Dollar Rolls |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,385 | 13,387 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 12,704 | 12,705 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,684 | 1,684 | – | – |
| 2023-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,685 | 1,686 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2023-P Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,079 | 1,079 | – | – |
| 2023-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,259 | 1,259 | – | – |
| 2022-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,995 | 13,995 | – | – |
| 2022-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,918 | 13,918 | – | – |
| 2022-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,699 | 1,699 | – | – |
| 2022-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,614 | 1,614 | – | – |
| 2022-P Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,698 | 1,698 | – | – |
| 2022-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,699 | 1,699 | – | – |
Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| 2023-dated 200-coin bag (P&D) | 8,639 | 8,820 | 181 | 2.10% |
| 2023-dated 2-roll set (P&D) | 24,967 | 24,967 | – | – |
| 2022-dated 200-coin bag (P&D) | 10,999 | 10,999 | – | – |
| 2022-dated 2-roll set (P&D) | 21,926 | 21,926 | – | – |
| 2021-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 9,968 | 9,968 | – | – |
| 2021-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 21,989 | 21,989 | – | – |
| 2020-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 11,776 | 11,776 | – | – |
| 2020-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 24,312 | 24,312 | – | – |
| 2019-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 11,534 | 11,534 | – | – |
| 2019-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 24,132 | 24,132 | – | – |
2023 Jovita Idar Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 12,595 | 12,598 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 3,723 | 3,870 | 147 | 3.95% |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 3,539 | 3,656 | 117 | 3.31% |
| Two-Roll Set | 3,443 | 3,537 | 94 | 2.73% |
2023 Eleanor Roosevelt Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 12,683 | 12,683 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 4,034 | 4,059 | 25 | 0.62% |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 3,782 | 3,801 | 19 | 0.50% |
| Two-Roll Set | 3,992 | 4,020 | 28 | 0.70% |
2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 12,577 | 12,577 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 6,767 | 6,813 | 46 | 0.68% |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 4,289 | 4,311 | 22 | 0.51% |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,202 | 5,235 | 33 | 0.63% |
2023 Bessie Coleman Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 12,533 | 12,533 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 5,256 | 5,266 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 4,718 | 4,724 | 6 | 0.13% |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,437 | 5,459 | 22 | 0.40% |
2022 Anna May Wong Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 7,617 | 7,617 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,860 | 1,860 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,858 | 1,858 | – | – |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,936 | 5,936 | – | – |
2022 Nina Otero-Warren Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 7,639 | 7,639 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,853 | 1,853 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,855 | 1,855 | – | – |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,882 | 5,882 | – | – |
2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 7,616 | 7,616 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,850 | 1,850 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,822 | 1,822 | – | – |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,911 | 5,911 | – | – |
2022 Dr. Sally Ride Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 7,603 | 7,603 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,854 | 1,854 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,852 | 1,852 | – | – |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,926 | 5,926 | – | – |
2022 Maya Angelou Quarters |
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| Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
| Three-Roll Set | 7,588 | 7,588 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,858 | 1,858 | – | – |
| 100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,861 | 1,861 | – | – |
| Two-Roll Set | 5,940 | 5,940 | – | – |
Well the mint made it easy for me to stop getting the silver set and saving 200 plus dollars. . My card was expired…i called them up,,,,my order was stuck in processing….i spoke to a woman who updated my current subscription order…..and the order vanished. Oh well guess that will be it for me and the silver sets
i also unsubscribed today on the reverse innovation set. That leaves me with just the Morgan and Peace coins and the ASE “S” mint yearly. Their price hikes made it easy to stop subscribing and give up on the rest.
Domenic,
I’ve reduced my Mint purchases by 80% from the days of more reasonable prices.
Raise the price $25, see sales fall. For a government agency that handles money, they don’t know how to do business well. Still waiting to find any Eleanor Roosevelt AWQ at my bank. From the picture of the silver proof set above, they look like they’re PR70. You can tell by the portrait being heavy cameo so you can bare tell any details. Would sell at a premium for those who are interested in such things. I don’t care for that heavy cameo myself but if that qualifies as a PR70, so be it. I prefer a nice cameo but… Read more »
Slow sales …huh? Time to raise prices!
Hi Frankie, It is the American way, after all. Isn’t that what the cigarette companies did? The less that people smoked the higher the prices rose. I can remember 50 cents a pack (I never smoked). Did the manufacturing process get 10x or maybe more expensive since then? Or could it all be due to the taxes? I expect the cigarette companies raised their prices even more if the taxes cut into their profits. I do not even know what a pack costs today. $5 per pack was the last I noticed. They still get their same profits (Or perhaps… Read more »
Frankie,
I remember watching Circuit City go out of business this way. As their sales went down their prices went up to compensate and consequently they lost too many customers.
5 of the top ten best selling products from the U.S. Mint in this latest sales report of about 350 products are Holiday ornaments! It shows how the Mint’s large price increases this year (& the past 2 years also) are affecting their offerings.
NumisdudeTX
Seth,
Regarding the relative popularity of those Holiday Ornaments, think of it as the Mint taking up where the now bankrupt Christmas Tree Stores left off. Ho ho ho!
Kaiser,
I think a new cartoon movie is coming out this holiday season: “It’s A Bankrupt Christmas Charlie Brown”!
NumisdudeTX
Be careful Seth, using a foul word like ‘Christmas.’ There should be a movie like that made, but since that poor writers guild is still on strike it looks to be a Dark Christmas, Charlie Brown! The Mints pricing for their items is simply absurd to me, hence I stop spending my money on those items. I’ve only bought 5 coins from them so far this year and plan on buying the RP Morgan/Peace Set this Fall. That’s it. If they didn’t press the Morgan/Peace Dollars I doubt if I’d buy any. There’s too many other places I can spend… Read more »
Craig, I usually use the generic word “Holiday”, but the original Charlie Brown movie of my childhood days used “Christmas” so I went with it. Food prices sure are up greatly, exacerbated by the pandemic, but by that stubborn inflation also. But, I don’t cut out my favorite food items no matter what the cost. I only ordered 1 silver Proof set this year for my collection due to the $25 price increase by the Mint. I usually order 5 sets each year for me & my 4 nephews. They will have to do with just the clad version this… Read more »
Kaiser Wilhelm started with the Mint picking up Christmas business due to the “bankrupt Christmas Tree Stores“, To Seth’s joke about Charlie Brown, to Craig– “I got an earful from one hispanic female cashier the other day about costs for food and travel. I thought she would be a good guest on Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox…oh wait, he’s not there any longer. —Yeah, If I cost my ex-employer any part of a $787000000 settlement, I expect I wouldn’t still be there either. Or was that a sign of just how “bad” it is getting out there? Yeah, poor struggling… Read more »
You people crack me up Kaiser. Do you really think all revolves around the Mint and their products. Talk about a myopic view of the world. Jeff I can understand, as that poor fool thinks investing in ‘penny stocks’ is the way to riches. I hesitate informing him they are penny stocks for a reason. Or, to save your sensibility, is it ‘cent’ stocks?
Yeah, the reason is because most of them are just starting out, they have had or are having problems, or are foreign. None of those mean they are automatically bad. I started investing in 1984, Craig. I started with the “Big Stocks” as “The Experts” said. “Stay away from the penny stocks” they all said. You invested in Tesla you said. Did you invest a little at a time in Tesla over many years? Or plop down a large amount all at once somewhere? Do you think some poor person is ever going to get rich holding 100 shares of… Read more »
Kaiser,
But Lucy only charges 5-cents for psychiatric advice…cheap healthcare service for a nickel! Lol.
NumisdudeTX
When you double the price i\within 3 years for no other reason than greed, you deserve the slow sales. Stopped collecting these in 21 after buying every years set in both styles. I refuse to buy these now for these ridiculous prices as I see no reason for the increase other than as previously stated…..greed.
sam,
Technically speaking, I’m not sure these Mint prices qualify as greed since none of this money is going into anyone’s private pockets. Foolishness might be a better fit.
Surely Kaiser Wilhelm, you forgot how, successful sales and price increases, translates to pay raises and bonuses as well as additional inflated forecasted budget? Perhaps you didn’t forget, but these inflated prices translates to more money for the Mint to potentially sell sets on more “Surveys”?
Since when do unionised employees, federal unionised employees at that, ever concern themselves with increases in sales and profit? I’ll bet they all look at our national debt and tell their union bosses to nix any pay raise or bonus in the next pay package. I’m not sure if I’d take that one to the bank!
I agree with you on this one, Craig. How do we change that?
Going to jump into the fray on this one… I will remind the readers of this thread that Federal employees, and Mint employees for that matter, are governed by the Federal GS pay schedules and not Union MOU’s. Generally there are COLA increases and locality increases but when that happens it is across the entire schedule. I don’t have a horse in the race in terms of my salary but just thought it would be good to add to the dialog as sometimes it is easy to say ‘union’ and know what side each member of the team is on.… Read more »
Thank you for the additional information, TheKings714. I have always felt the more information you have the better decisions you can make. I guess realistically, only the bosses should be concerned with the bottom line. The regular employee’s should only be concerned with doing the job they were hired for as it was described to them. I wish there was more monitoring of productivity of everyone working in government, though.
Thanks again. No insults, either!
No worries Jeff!
Glad that I could add something to the civil dialog of the site being the longtime lurker, occasional commenter that I am.
You are correct to point that out. Federal employee unions cannot bargain on wages only conditions of employment. The government determines a COLA each year which is applied to retirement benefits (social Security and Federal retirement) but not necessarily to the GS Schedule. The President makes a recommendation for an increase to the GS-Schedule but Congress has the final say on Federal Employee pay raises which in my 42 years of Federal service was always less than the official COLA. The bigger salary cost problem for Federal Agencies just like Universities is administrative bloat. I’d be curious to know how… Read more »
After a quick search Lee, (I tried “Green, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and other social Initiatives at the U.S. Mint”) I did not see anything showing they hired anyone for those types of positions. Did they make those hires where you work, Lee? Or did you find anything to contradict that? Does anyone else know the answer? I am guessing the number is zero or one. Sounds to me like something they could just modify in an employee handbook or add to the HR officials’ current duties. I tried to look up “Employee count and positions held at the U.S. Mint”… Read more »
It depends on the Administration and can change drastically when the Administration changes. For example early in my career we had a large (excessively so) in house training staff. When Regan came into office it was wiped out to cut cost. Training was done by program employees and contractors. I ended up doing a lot of training later in my career even though it was not part of my job description. I had to have more staff to get the assigned work done plus training. Green initiatives generally impact the cost of rent. We did a major renovation to our… Read more »
Thanks for your detailed explanations/observations on government, Lee. I have only worked for for-profit public or private companies. They do things a bit differently, it appears. I do not think I have ever heard such a detailed, personal first hand insider account of general government practices before. “When Regan came into office it was wiped out to cut cost. Training was done by program employees and contractors. I ended up doing a lot of training later in my career even though it was not part of my job description. I had to have more staff to get the assigned work… Read more »
Owning is possibly cheaper than renting in private industry depending on the stability of your business and the real-estate market. But we are talking about the government and the General Services Administration (GSA) which is probably one of the most inefficient, bloated US agencies. lol
I agree with you completely Lee. The question is do we just let it get worse and worse until the whole nation collapses under the weight or can we do something, anything, to stop it or slow it down? I wish some of our politicians knew this and/or cared enough to fix the bloat. How do we make government as efficient as private/public companies when they have different purposes and goals? I might have added “accountable” but companies aren’t very accountable except in a monetary way –“Fines” (which would be like fining ourselves) or going out of business (something that… Read more »
On the other hand……..The mint ends up producing far fewer silver proof sets then originally planned due to slower sales and the rush to get one creates FOMO. The secondary markets sees quadruple price gains before years end, and……
I’m sure glad I got mine this week!
😉
True.
But mostly I was trying to bring a little positivity/humor to an increasingly negative comment section.
Hopefully young collectors don’t think all of the cranky old guys in this thread are the norm in this hobby.
Christo,
Unfortunately for the future of the numismatic hobby in the USA, most serious coin collectors are old White men. I saw a photo of last month’s ANA coin show & convention first day ribbon-cutting ceremony where collectors were waiting to get into the bourse floor & of about 35 people in the photo they were all older White men, except for 2 females & 1 person of color.
How many kids under age 18 do you know who are serious coin collectors (numismatists)?
Happy Collecting!
NumisdudeTX
Sadly, the US Mint is pricing itself out of the Silver Proof set. At $60, the set would have been within my limited income discretionary spending budget. At $130, you are definitely pricing me out of the market.