The fourth in order of five released 2012-P America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins has sold out.
2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins are no longer available. It is the first of the 2012 America the Beautiful five ounce coins to sell out. It actually happened in mid-January 2013, but its final U.S. Mint reported sales total was revealed just a few days ago.
Released on September 24, 2012 at a price of $204.95, unaudited final sales for the collector coin reached 14,863. Its final price before selling out was $229.95, as all the ATB five ounce coins went up $25 in October 2012.
Here is a listing of the latest U.S. Mint sales for all 2012-P America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Coins.
| Silver Coin | Release Dates | Latest Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-P El Yunque National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | May 29, 2012 | 16,029 |
| 2012-P Chaco Culture National Historical Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | Jul 9, 2012 | 13,566 |
| 2012-P Acadia National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | Aug 13, 2012 | 14,305 |
| 2012-P Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | Sept 24, 2012 | 14,863 |
| 2012-P Denali National Park and Preserve Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins | Nov 5, 2012 | 12,608 |
Original stated mintages for each of the five ounce coins were 25,000, but collector demand is an overriding factor controlling production. It would appear the U.S. Mint produced 15,000 of the Hawaii silver coin, and that could also be the case for the three other issues with sales below the level. As for the first released in 2012, the El Yunque silver coin above 16,000 in sales may have enjoyed a stronger production level at the time.
2013 America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
In related coin news, the U.S. Mint said a mintage decision is currently holding off production of the 2013-dated collector coins. They had been listed on the U.S. Mint’s product schedule with at least general dates of release, but are now listed as to be determined. This year’s coins will feature reverse designs emblematic of:
- White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire,
- Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio,
- Great Basin National Park in Nevada,
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Maryland and
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota
Also in the news, prices are expected to rise this year. The U.S. Mint published a notice in January saying prices would increase $15 to $244.95 per coin.
Anyone interested may order the remaining 2012-P America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins directly from the U.S. Mint’s online store, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
