Silver Eagle Sales Slower as US Mint Rations Supplies
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 for the year to date. For the weekly period ending
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US Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Jump
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
US Mint Silver Bullion Sales Set Monthly Record
The pace of sales for the United States Mint's American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle bullion coins jumped in the past week. This propelled silver bullion sales far into record territory for the month of January. In the prior week ending February 2, 2011, the US Mint sold 1,748,000 ounces worth
American Gold and Silver Eagle Sales Slower
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
US Mint 2011 American Silver Eagles Selling Quickly
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
US Mint Sells Record 34.6 Million Silver Eagle Bullion Coins
Demand for physical precious metals continues to drive United States Mint bullion sales to new heights. The American Silver Eagle bullion coins sold a record 34,662,500 coins during 2010. The previous record for annual sales was achieved in 2009 when 28,766,500 coins were sold. This sales level was surpassed
2010 Proof Silver Eagle Sales Begin
For the first time in more than two years, Proof Silver Eagles are available for purchase from the United States Mint. In recent years, the availability of the collector coins has been prevented by the high demand for physical precious metals. The US Mint produces American Silver Eagles for both precious
Will the US Mint Resume Silver Eagle Rationing?
During the course of the past several years, the United States Mint has implemented a rationing program for their popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins at times when demand has exceeded the available supply. Will a recent surge in demand for silver bullion cause them to reinstate the program? The
American Silver Eagle Bullion Sales Break Record
Sales of the United States Mint's American Silver Eagle have just moved into record territory. The most recent available sales figures show a total of 28,885,500 of the one ounce coins sold for the year to date. This edges out the annual record sales achieved in the previous year when 28,766,500 coins
US Mint Changes Rules for Authorized Purchasers
The United States Mint recently revised the requirements to become an Authorized Purchaser for their American Eagle Gold and Silver bullion programs. Since the start of the program, the US Mint has used an authorized purchaser network to distribute the coins to the public. These Authorized Purchasers
