Comments on: U.S. Mint Silver Product Prices Jump After Repricing Pause

By: Richard Margolis

Richard Margolis — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:37:36 +0000

I just noticed on the Mint web site that they have priced the annual uncirculated sets at $124.50. Are they out of their minds, what the hell is going on with the Mint

By: E 1

E 1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:40:45 +0000

In reply to Antonio. They may produce a limited number of Uncirculated Mint Sets....But, they could turn around and produce tens of billions of the other coins for circulation, bags, and roll sets. However, the 1776-2026 Lincoln Shield Cent will be the stand-out. A lot of these sets may get chopped up and sold as singles on eBay.

By: E 1

E 1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:26:43 +0000

In reply to Antonio. Best bet, like you said, buy as many 2026 Uncirculated Mint Sets that you can afford. In my case, that might be 1 or 2. Also, there might be a special 2026 PDSS Lincoln Shield Cent set and a 2026 P&D roll set. Nothing has been announced or posted on the Mint's website for those. But, I'm pretty sure they will do something.

By: E 1

E 1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:08:22 +0000

In reply to Antonio.

Anything 1982 and older, due to the copper content. Also, look for cameos.

2005-2010 for the SMS pennies.

2009 Proofs – Solid Copper (Bronze).

2010 or newer due to the low mintage. But 2020-2025 are the money coins.

Also, it is still possible to build a complete Gem Lincoln Memorial Set in a Dansco for $500. The 1970-S Small Date and the 1979-S Type 2 will be the most expensive.

By: E 1

E 1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:46:45 +0000

In reply to REB.

$24.99 for about $130 in silver – nice!

It pays to have a keen eye.

I have a solid cast silver napkin holder that weights about 2 pounds. I bought it when silver was about $4/ounce. Maybe I should dig it out.

Cheers

By: REB

REB — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:34:58 +0000

In reply to Rick. Very cool.

By: Rich

Rich — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:48:53 +0000

In reply to cagcrisp. Like my Grandmother used to say, "What do I know?"

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:34:42 +0000

In reply to E 1.

E1,
Lots of stuff coming out of the woodwork – yep, a whole new market. Just this week a ‘thrifty’ coin collector posted his score from an overly busy ‘thrift’ store on eBay. Two “vintage” birthday cards from the early 60’s.
The birthday cards are the kind that you put coin money into, but the seller left the money in the cards and didn’t realize what the money was.
Yep, 20 Silver dimes worth $130 had sold for $30 bucks…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/136892521108

By: E 1

E 1 — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:07:29 +0000

In reply to cagcrisp.

Cag,

If the Supreme Court decides that the tariffs are unconstitutional or a violation of presidential authority……

What direction do you think metals will go and what direction do you think the stock market will go?

Just curious

By: Antonio

Antonio — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:49:06 +0000

In reply to E 1. At least now, silver coins are 99.99% silver, unlike 90% or even 40% silver.