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 distributes the coins through a network of authorized
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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
Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Premiums Up Again
The US Mint has ratcheted up premiums for their popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins once again. Premiums charged to Authorized Purchasers were increased from $1.50 to $2.00 per coin. The increase was made effective today. Authorized purchasers are the only ones allowed to purchase bullion coins
Gold and Silver Eagle Rationing Ends… For Now
The United States Mint's "on again, off again" rationing of American Gold and Silver Eagle bullion coins is "off again". For more than two years, increased levels of demand for gold and silver bullion coins have caused problems for the United States Mint. Under current law, they are required to produce
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
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
