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Mint Sales Report – American Innovation Proof Set Dominates

October 18, 2019 by Clinton

2019 American Innovation Dollar Poof Set

The new American Innovation Proof Set was a clear winner amongst collectors according to the latest United States Mint sales report. The report dated October 13, 2019, shows that the four-coin dollar set sold an impressive 43,995 units in its first week of availability. While questions remain of the overall viability of dollar coins in the United States, from a collectors perspective it seems clear there is a level of excitement about them. If you’d …

2019 Limited Silver Proof Set Now Available

October 18, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint opened up sales for the 2019 Limited Silver Proof Set yesterday. The $149.95 8-coin set is one of the more unique numismatic collectibles that the Mint offers and makes a great addition to any collection. This limited Silver Proof Set consists of the following coins from 2019: American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin America the Beautiful Quarters (5 coins in total) Kennedy Half Dollar Roosevelt Dime All eight of the …

Mint to Launch 2019 American Innovation Dollar Proof Sets on October 11

October 7, 2019 by Clinton

At a special even to be held at the Philadelphia Mint facility, the United States Mint will launch a new four-coin 2019 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set. The set will contain all four of this year’s Innovation Dollars in Proof condition. The launch event is slated to take place starting at Noon at the Philadelphia Mint facility. The address is United States Mint Facility at Philadelphia, Public Tour Entrance, 151 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, …

Mint Sales Report – Annual Sets Dominate This Week’s Sales

October 1, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has released their weekly sales report and it shows that the annual sets from the Mint were the top sellers for the week. The report counts sales for the Mint for the 7-day period ending September 29, 2019. The top seller for the Mint was the 2019 Proof Set. This annual set sold an impressive 9,592 sets in the last week, pushing its overall sales total to 414,926. The $27.95 set …

Nine 2019 Proof Sets Signed by Mint Director Ryder

July 30, 2019 by Clinton

US Mint Director David Ryder Signing 2019 Proof Sets (Image from the United States Mint)

During a visit to the San Francisco Mint facility, United States Mint Director David Ryder signed nine 2019 Proof Sets. Those sets will be randomly distributed to customers who buy the sets through the Mint’s site. The distribution will be completely random, meaning there is no way for you to order one. It is if your order is filled with one of those sets. Director Ryder’s signature will be on all of the various components …

Mail Bag – Should I Open Up a Mint Set?

July 31, 2019June 19, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Mail Bag question comes from Hanna J. who had a great question about Mint Sets. They write, Hi, I wanted to know if it is ok to open up a mint set when I buy it from the mint? I like keeping my coins in individual holders but I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t get in trouble. And is the same for proof sets? Hanna J Thanks Hanna for writing in and first, …

Dear United States Mint, Sell Proof Sets at The Post Office

August 20, 2019June 12, 2019 by Clinton

Earlier this month, I spent 10 days in England on holiday. It was a great time unplugging, reconnecting with friends (I use to live there), and generally eating and drinking my way through London. While there, I visited a few coin shops to check them and even picked up a silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint. But it was talking to the owner of one of the coin shops that I discovered a brilliant …

Today’s Deal – 1964 Proof Set for $27

September 9, 2019May 27, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great opportunity to pick up the last silver coin standard Proof Set from the US Mint. Right now you can pick up the 5-coin 1964 Proof Set, complete with the original government envelope, for $26.94 at Amazon. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those commissions are used to …

Today’s Deal – 2003 Mint Proof Set for $10

October 7, 2019May 3, 2019 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is a great way to add to your US Mint Proof Set collection. Today you can pick up the 2003 Mint Proof Set, which contained 10 coins in total, for $10.49. That is well below the issue price of $19 and is about the average price across various dealers. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a …

US Mint Sales Report Shows 2019 Silver Proof Set as Top Seller

October 17, 2019May 2, 2019 by Clinton

The United States Mint has published their weekly sales report for the period of April 22-28, 2019. For the second week in a row, the 2019 Silver Proof Set is the top seller for the Mint. In the reporting period, 16,856 units were sold. That brings the total up to 208,526 units. The total is impressive given the Silver Proof Set has only been available for 12 days (to the end of the report). The …