American Eagle Archives

First Look! 2022 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin

February 25, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Gold Proof Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has released the official images of the upcoming 2022 American Eagle gold proof coin. The gold Eagle will go on sale next month on March 17th and as with previous years, will be available in a range of fractional sizes. The 2022 gold proof Eagle will have the Type-2 Reverse design that was introduced last year. The Reverse image was designed by Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) designer Jennie Norris. As has …

2022 First Amendment Platinum Proof Coin – Freedom of Speech Sales Begin March 3rd

February 24, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof - Freedom of Speech (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2022 First Amendment American Eagle Platinum Proof coin starting next week. The coin, the second in the First Amendment series, honors the Freedom of Speech granted to all United States citizens as part of the United States Constitution. The Eagle platinum proof is a 99.95% pure platinum coin that will be available directly from the Mint starting March 3rd. There will only be 15,000 of the coins …

APMEX Begins Pre-Orders of The 2022 American Eagle Platinum One-Ounce Coin

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Platinum Bullion Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

APMEX has opened up pre-orders for the upcoming 2022 American Eagle platinum one-ounce bullion coin. The Oklahoma-based company is offering the coin at a starting price of $1,254.79 for up to nineteen of the coins with further discounts based on quantity and payment method. APMEX is one of the United States Mint’s Authorized Purchasers. The Mint does not sell bullion coins directly to the public but instead has Authorized Purchaser companies that can offer the …

Professional Numismatist And Author Miles Standish Announces New Projects

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Clinton

Prominent professional numismatist Michael “Miles” Standish has announced that the fourth edition will soon be released of the award-winning reference book he co-authored with former United States Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti, “American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program.” “First struck in 1986, the American Silver Eagles have become the most popular bullion coins in the history of the United States. The new edition of the book will include more information …

First Look! 2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof – First Amendment Freedom of Speech

February 16, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released the first image of the upcoming 2022 American Eagle Platinum Proof coin. The coin is the second in the series honoring the freedoms provided by the First Amendment of the Constitution. This year, the coin highlights the freedom of speech granted to Americans. The Eagle platinum proof is a 99.95% pure platinum coin that will be available directly from the Mint starting March 3rd. There will only be 15,000 …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – February 13, 2022

February 14, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, February 13, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. During the previous week, the Mint reported sales of 538,500 bullion coins, with all products except the half-ounce gold …

Whitman Publishing to Release 4th Edition of American Silver Eagles Guide

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

Whitman Publishing American Silver Eagles 4th Edition (Image Courtesy of Whitman Publishing)

The following is a Press Release from Whitman Publishing, announcing that the 4th edition of American Silver Eagles: A Guide to the U.S. Bullion Coin Program will soon be available for purchase. The 224-page hardcover book is writing by John, M. Mercanti, former chief engraver of the United States Mint. The book will be priced at $29.95 and will be available in March. Whitman Publishing announces the release of the expanded and updated fourth edition …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – January 16, 2022

January 18, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, January 16, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. During the previous week, the Mint reported sales of 588,000 bullion coins, with all products except the one-ounce American …

Mint Reports Most American Eagle Enrollment Programs at Capacity

January 14, 2022 by Clinton

2022 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint is now reporting that most of the American Eagle enrollment programs that it offers are now at capacity for the year. Yes, it is only January 14th. The news shows the continued high demand for the American Eagles and bullion in general which has been the case the past two years. The capacity limits announcement came via an email to Mint customers as well as on the Mint’s official Twitter account …

United States Mint Bullion Sales Report – January 9, 2022

January 10, 2022 by Clinton

The United States Mint has updated its daily bullion sales report for the American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coins for the first time in 2022. This summary report provides sales details through Sunday, January 9, 2022. The bullion sales report reflects bullion coins that the Mint sold to Authorized Purchasers for the previous week and is different than the weekly numismatic product report. As expected with the beginning of a new year, reported bullion sales …