US Mint Gold Bullion Sales Set Rapid Pace

US Mint Gold Bullion Sales Set Rapid Pace

May 17, 2011

The recent declines in precious metals seem to have shifted some investors preferences. For the current month to date, US Mint sales of gold bullion sales are on pace for the highest levels of the year, while silver bullion sales remain at typical levels. From their peak prices reached in late April, silver has declined by about 32% while gold has declined

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2011 Proof Gold Eagles Available April 21

2011 Proof Gold Eagles Available April 21

April 15, 2011

The United States Mint has provided details for the upcoming release of the 2011 Proof American Gold Eagle coins. These collector versions of the popular bullion coin have traditionally been offered each year since the introduction of the series in 1986. The only year that the US Mint did not offer a

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US Mint Gold Bullion Coin Sales Slower

US Mint Gold Bullion Coin Sales Slower

March 24, 2011

The United States Mint currently has three gold and silver bullion coins available to its network of authorized purchasers. This includes the one ounce American Silver Eagle; the 22 karat American Gold Eagle available in one ounce, half ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce sizes, and the recently released

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US Mint Gold Bullion Sales Rise with Gold Buffalo Launch

US Mint Gold Bullion Sales Rise with Gold Buffalo Launch

March 17, 2011

The number of ounces worth of gold bullion coins sold by the United States Mint rose in the latest week, bolstered by the launch of the 2011 Gold Buffalo coins. Silver bullion sales showed a slight increase, as the year to date total for American Silver Eagles moved above 11 million. The United States

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Silver Eagle Sales Slower as US Mint Rations Supplies

Silver Eagle Sales Slower as US Mint Rations Supplies

March 11, 2011

Sales of the United States Mint's American Silver Eagle bullion coins were slower in the latest week. However, the slow down seems to be the result of the allocation program currently in place, as opposed to a reduction in demand. Sales for Gold Eagle bullion coins dropped to the lowest weekly total

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US Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Jump

US Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Jump

March 3, 2011

The pace of United States Mint gold and silver bullion coin sales picked up in the prior week. The US Mint currently has available one ounce American Silver Eagles in allocated quantities and unrestricted quantities of American Gold Eagles. The latest available statistics show an increase of 1,509,500

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American Gold and Silver Eagle Sales Slower

American Gold and Silver Eagle Sales Slower

January 27, 2011

After generating some mainstream media attention for the record pace of sales, United States Mint bullion coins had a quiet week. According to figures provided by the Mint, only 136,000 ounces of American Silver Eagles and 7,500 ounces of American Gold Eagles were sold in the past week. Some have noted

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US Mint 2011 American Silver Eagles Selling Quickly

US Mint 2011 American Silver Eagles Selling Quickly

January 13, 2011

United States Mint bullion coin sales remained robust for the two available options. In the prior week, authorized purchasers ordered 1,322,000 ounces of American Silver Eagles and 25,000 ounces of American Gold Eagles. For bullion coin programs, the US Mint does not sell directly to the public, but

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US Mint Sells 1,429,500 Ounces of Gold Bullion During 2010

US Mint Sells 1,429,500 Ounces of Gold Bullion During 2010

January 5, 2011

The United States Mint sold less gold bullion during 2010 than the previous year, as measured in ounces. Across their offerings of American Gold Buffalo and American Gold Eagle bullion coins, sales reached 1,429,500 in the current year compared to 1,625,000 in the prior year. The American Gold Buffalo

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2010 Proof Gold Eagle Selling Quickly

2010 Proof Gold Eagle Selling Quickly

November 23, 2010

Sales of the recently released 2010 Proof American Gold Eagle already account for more than 74,000 ounces of gold. The collector offerings were first available for sale from the United States Mint on October 7, 2010. In addition to gold and silver bullion coins distributed through a network of authorized

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