2012 Silver Proof Set Sold Out

According to the US Mint's website, the 2012 Silver Proof Set has sold out. This joins many other 2012-dated numismatic products which have sold out over the course of the past several weeks. The 2012 Silver Proof Set contains the year's five America the Beautiful Quarters, Kennedy Half Dollar, and Roosevelt Dime struck in a composition of 90% silver, along with the five $1 coins, Lincoln Cent, … [Read More...]

Looking Ahead to 2013 US Mint Coins and Programs

As the year draws to a close, I wanted to devote a post to looking ahead to the United States Mint's 2013 coins and numismatic products. There are already a few interesting trends and potential products that should make the coming year interesting for collectors. 2013 America the Beautiful Quarters The America the Beautiful Quarters Program will continue with five new designs featuring White … [Read More...]

Sales Ending for Last Chance Products

The United States Mint is scheduled to conclude sales for certain 2011 numismatic products on December 31, 2012 at 12:00 Noon PM ET. These products were posted in a "Last Chance" section of the Mint's website in early November. Among the products scheduled to conclude sales are the core 2011 annual sets including the 2011 Proof Set, 2011 Silver Proof Set, and 2011 Uncirculated Coin Set. These … [Read More...]

2013 United States Mint Bullion Coins

With the New Year approaching, many collectors and precious metals investors are looking forward to the latest releases from the United States Mint's bullion coin programs. Release dates are already known for the 2013-dated American Gold Eagle, American Silver Eagle, and American Gold Buffalo bullion coins. The US Mint does not sell bullion coins directly to the public, but distributes through … [Read More...]

Higher Prices for 2013 US Mint Silver Products

The United States Mint has added pricing for some of the coins included in their preliminary 2013 product release schedule. Surprisingly, there are higher prices indicated for the 2013 Proof Silver Eagle, 2013 Uncirculated Silver Eagle, and 2013 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins. The prices were added late last week and can be seen here. The US Mint does caution that … [Read More...]

Final US Mint Product Releases of the Year

Yesterday, December 20, 2012 the United States Mint released their final numismatic products for the year. The trio of releases included the Frances Cleveland (Second Term) First Spouse Gold Coins covered previously, as well as a Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set and the First Spouse Bronze Medal Four Medal Set. Frances & Grover Cleveland (Second Term) Presidential $1 Coin … [Read More...]

Frances Cleveland (Second Term) First Spouse Gold Coin

Today, December 20, 2012 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2012 Frances Cleveland First Spouse Gold Coin representing her husband's second term in office. Since Grover Cleveland served as President during two non-consecutive terms, two separate coins are required to be issued for the Presidential $1 Coin series as well as the accompanying First Spouse Gold Coin … [Read More...]

2013 Presidential Dollars

The United States Mint has announced the designs for the 2013 Presidential Dollars. The four coins issued for the coming year will honor the former Presidents William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. Initially, the US Mint had prepared from 9 to 11 different design candidates for each of the upcoming coins. These were reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts … [Read More...]

Grover Cleveland (Second Term) Presidential $1 Coin Cover

The United States Mint will begin sales of the Grover Cleveland (Second Term) Presidential Dollar Coin Cover today December 18, 2012 at 12:00 Noon ET. This will join the coin cover issued for Cleveland's first term released earlier this year on June 19. Since Grover Cleveland served as President during two non-consecutive terms, the authorizing legislation for the Presidential $1 Coin Programs … [Read More...]

Quick US Mint News Updates

There have been several recent important developments and news with regards to United States Mint coins and numismatic products. These have been covered in the last few days on Coin Update News or included in the Coin Update round ups delivered three times a week (subscribe by email here). As in the past, I will do a quick run down in Mint News Blog to keep everyone up to speed. Alternative … [Read More...]