Coin collectors have several major releases to consider from the United States Mint in April as the product schedule for the month offers some of the most popular annual numismatic issues.
U.S. Mint product releases scheduled for April 2014
First up, 2014-W American Eagle Gold Proof Coins make their debut in early April as they become available on the 3rd of the month. This release encompasses five different products including the four different sized Gold Eagles and a four-coin set.
Following that, on the 7th, the U.S. Mint will offer its first 2014-dated America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™. These silver coins feature a reverse honoring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee and continues the America the Beautiful series which dates back to 2010.
On the 10th, the one-ounce 2014-W American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin appears. Silver Eagles are always popular with collectors and this newest annual issue should be no exception.
Jumping to the end of the month, the 2014 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® launches on April 29th. This annual set has fourteen proof quality coins representative of the circulating coinage of the nation. Making it more desirable for some, seven of them are silver coins.
This Coin News Extra article offers summary information for these releases, as well as others scheduled for the month. But first, here is a copy of the Mint’s complete April 2014 product schedule:
United States Mint Product Schedule for April 2014
| Release Dates* | Numismatic Products | Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 3 | 2014 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (1 oz.) | $1,610.00 |
| April 3 | 2014 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (1/2 oz.) | $820.00 |
| April 3 | 2014 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (1/4 oz.) | $422.50 |
| April 3 | 2014 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (1/10 oz.) | $180.00 |
| April 3 | 2014 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins (Four-Coin Set) | $2,982.50 |
| April 7 | 2014-P Great Smoky Mountains Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin | $154.95 |
| April 8 | 2014 Shenandoah National Park Quarters Three-Coin Set | $9.95 |
| April 10 | 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coin Rolls | $32.95 |
| April 10 | 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coin Bags | $111.95 |
| April 10 | 2014 Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coin Boxes | $275.95 |
| April 10 | 2014-W American Eagle Uncirculated Silver Coins | $43.95 |
| April 29 | 2014 Silver Proof Set | $53.95 |
*U.S. Mint release dates and prices listed on its online product schedule are subject to change. New products launch at Noon (Eastern) on their day of release. Orders may be placed through the Mint’s website at www.usmint.gov or by phone at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
4.3.2014 – 2014-W Proof American Eagle Gold Coin
Coin Category: American Eagles | Price: varies
On April 3, 2014, the United States Mint will release the West Point struck 2014-W American Eagle Gold Proof Coins. The Gold Eagles will be available in one ounce, one-half ounce, one-quarter ounce and one-tenth ounce sizes along with a four-coin set which includes all four sizes.
Gold Eagles first debuted in 1986 and are extremely popular with collectors owing to their precious metal content of 91.67% gold and 3.0% silver along with the fact that the coins contain Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ full-length figure of Liberty. Pricing varies dependent upon the size of coin selected and may change weekly based on market fluctuations.
Coin News Extra Update: For more information, read this article about the Gold Eagles launch.
4.7.2014 – Great Smoky Mountains Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin
Coin Category: America the Beautiful Silver Coins | Price: $154.95
The 2014-P Great Smoky Mountains Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin is offered as the Mint’s first America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ to appear for the year. The series also dates back to 2010 and features five new releases annually with each containing designs similar to those found on the associated America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
This specific coin contains a design emblematic of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee. The image, by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Chris Costello and executed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Renata Gordon, shows a historic log cabin and its surroundings found within the national park.
Each coin of the program, including this issue, is composed of five ounces of .999 fine silver with a diameter of three inches. They are nearly identical to five ounce silver bullion coins also issued by the United States Mint, with this uncirculated variety containing a ‘P’ mintmark indicating they were struck at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia.
Coin News Extra Update: For more information, also read this article about the five ounce silver coins.
4.8.2014 – Shenandoah National Park Quarters Three-Coin Set
Coin Category: America the Beautiful Quarters | Price: $9.95
The Shenandoah National Park Quarters Three-Coin Set has three different versions of the Shenandoah National Park Quarter issued under the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The three varieties include an uncirculated quarter from Philadelphia, and uncirculated quarter from Denver and a proof quality quarter from San Francisco.
These three quarters are attached to a durable display card which contains a photographic image of the national park on one side. The other side contains brief information about the park and a certificate of authenticity for the included coins.
Coin News Extra Update: For more information, also read this article about the park quarters and set.
4.10.2014 – Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coins
Coin Category: Presidential $1 Coins | Price: $32.95, $111.95 and $275.95
Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coins will be offered in circulation quality on April 10th. Product options include 25-coin rolls for $32.95, 100-coin bags for $111.95 and 250-coin boxes for $275.95. Buyers may choose from coins produced at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia or Denver.
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential $1 Coins contain an obverse portrait of the 30th President of the United States. They are issued as the 30th release in the program which dates back to 2007 and honors the former Presidents in the order in which they served.
4.10.2014 – 2014 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin
Coin Category: American Silver Eagles | Price: $43.95
The 2014-W American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin continues the annual series of uncirculated silver coins which dates back to 2006. The program was canceled for 2009 and 2010 because of a blank shortage, but returned in 2011 to the delight of many coin collectors.
Silver Eagles are minted from one ounce of 99.9% fine silver and showcase Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty on the obverse with John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle with shield on the reverse. These uncirculated silver coins are produced at the United States Mint facility in West Point.
4.29.2014 – 2014 United States Mint Silver Proof Set®
Coin Category: Annual Sets | Price: $53.95
The 2014 United States Mint Silver Proof Set® becomes available on April 29th. It contains fourteen proof quality coins similar to the 2014 Proof Set which debuted in March. However, this version features seven silver coins of 90% purity.
Included silver coins are the Kennedy half-dollar, the five 2014 America the Beautiful Quarters and the Roosevelt dime. All coins are encased in protective lenses and ship inside an illustrated cardboard box.
