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Eagle sales make progress

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Numismatic News Staff

Silver American Eagle bullion coin sales in the month of November neared October levels by the day before Thanksgiving. The U.S. Mint reported buyers had taken 1,270,000 pieces. This compares with 1,430,000 for the entire month of October. So far … Continue reading →

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Error coins not seized

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Numismatic News Staff

What happened to the eight illegally obtained 2000-P double denomination coins you mentioned last week? It does not appear the government has taken any legal action to seize these coins, and they remain in private hands. A single collector allegedly … Continue reading →

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Mint Statistics: Limited Edition set demand declines

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Dave Harper

Purchase momentum for the 2018-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set slowed this week. Buyers took another 5,975 of the $144.95 set. The running sales total rises from the initial 24,990 to 30,965. Maximum is 50,000. Loss of momentum is also … Continue reading →

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Is ‘Deadman’s Curve’ playing for silver?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Dave Harper

Silver American Eagle purchasers seem to be losing interest in the popular bullion coin again. Sales numbers are inexplicably declining. With just two days to go in October, sales have dropped by 54 percent from September. This decline is significant. … Continue reading →

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Mint Statistics: Buyers take half of Limited Edition set

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Dave Harper

The 2018-S Limited Edition Silver Proof Set posts a 24,990 number in the first few days of sales. Maximum of 50,000 is identical to the number in prior years. Price of the set is $144.95. For silver Eagle bullion coins, … Continue reading →

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Mint Statistics: Silver Eagles want to fall asleep again

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Dave Harper

For the second week in a row, sales of silver American Eagle bullion coins have slowed down. Buyers grabbed just 200,000 pieces, compared to 260,000 the week before. The September sales surge is well and truly over. So far in … Continue reading →

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Mint Statistics: Silver bullion Eagles put in big number

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Dave Harper

Silver American Eagle bullion coins are hot. In just one week, the Mint has sold 1,010,000 more of them to its Authorized Purchasers. The running tally for the year is now 12,680,000. Check all the bullion coin totals on the … Continue reading →

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Get out of the way of silver Eagle buyers

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Dave Harper

Professionals have begun to forecast that prices are bottoming for gold and silver. That is a dangerous game to play. Nobody has an exemplary record of making this kind of market call. However, one thing I can add to the … Continue reading →

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Bad year for silver Eagles

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Dave Harper

Will 2017 turn out to be the worst year for silver American Eagle sales since 2008? It’s a distinct possibility. Already the financial news media has reported that sales in the third quarter of 2017 are the worst since 2007. … Continue reading →

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