Gold and Silver

Proof Silver Eagles Possible… With Change in Law

There might be a chance for proof versions of the American Silver Eagle after all.
Shortly after my post on the dimming prospects of the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle, US Mint Director Edmund Moy delivered testimony to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology on “The State of U.S. Coins and Currency”. Within the testimony, [...]

2010 Proof Silver Eagles at Risk of Cancellation

One of the consequences of the record pace of United States Mint silver bullion coins might be the cancellation of the popular Proof American Silver Eagle for the second year running.
The Proof Silver Eagle had been issued each year from 1986 to 2008. During this period, it has sold between 372,168 and 1,092,477 coins per [...]

2010 Gold Eagle and Silver Eagle Coin Sales

Sales of the United States Mint’s 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins are off to a fast start. Sales levels for the one ounce silver coins have already eclipsed the levels achieved in the year ago period. The one ounce gold coin sales were also strong.
After going on sale January 19, the 2010 Silver [...]

US Mint Accepts Orders for 2010 Gold and Silver Eagles

Today the US Mint began accepting orders from authorized purchasers for the 2010 Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins. The initial ordering date this year comes a bit later than usual and carries some special stipulations.
Only a select group of authorized purchasers are able to buy the bullion coins directly from the United States Mint. [...]

2010 Silver Eagles Arrive Late

Usually, the United States Mint will begin production of the American Silver Eagle bullion coins bearing the following year’s date in late November or early December. This allows the US Mint to begin accepting orders in December for delivery of the coins in early January. This system has allowed bullion and coin dealers to get [...]

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