There is nothing lackadaisical about August at the United States Mint. Seven numismatic release dates with 17 products are scheduled. They include 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters, 2012 American Eagles, and the third 2012 Presidential $1 Coin.

Of the 17 products, only one will feature a new coin design. Mint marks, finishes, or pairings are what differentiates this month’s products from those issued earlier this year […]

July is generally one of the summer doldrums months in numismatics as coin collectors often take a break from their hobbies while the U.S. Mint trims its coin releases.

This July is following pattern as the U.S. Mint’s product schedule offers limited options, with the two major ones keyed on coins honoring Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico […]

While June is not typically considered a peak period for coin collecting, the United States Mint indicates several new and popular products will be released during the month. In fact, the newest version of the U.S. Mint’s product schedule shows eight new releases will make their debuts in June.

Of those eight, one contains a commemorative silver dollar, one is a popular annual set and two are presidential $1 coin products. The remaining four releases include a special American Silver Eagle Set and three America the Beautiful Quarters® products […]

When the US Mint added products to its schedule for March and April, some additions were expected like releases for this year’s America the Beautiful Quarters®. Others listed, like the American Eagle Proof Coins in gold and silver, came as a bit of a surprise as they have not typically been available as early.

March kicks off with the second commemorative program of the year, the Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coins. Then comes a new collectible, the 2012 Birth Set, whic is followed by the 2012 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin. April offers the popular proof Eagle coins. In all, 12 out of the 12 listings have exact dates, although they are subject to change without notice […]

As the new year rolls in, the United States Mint is rolling out new products in January and February. Below is a table with the US Mint’s 2012 product schedule thus far, which includes two 2011-dated America the Beautiful Silver Coin products that were missed in 2011, new 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters products, a Presidential $1 Coin and the first of two commemorative coins.

Kicking off the new year are two bullion products, the 2012 American Gold Eagle Bullion Coins and the 2012 American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin. The US Mint does not offer these investment items directly to the public; instead they sell them to their network of Authorized Purchasers, who sell them to other coin and precious metal dealers and the public […]

The United States Mint is wrapping up their 2011 product schedule with the final America the Beautiful Quarters® and Presidential $1 Coin related issues for November and December.

Two are 24-karat gold coins, three are bronze medals and there is a bronze set. Others consist of another America the Beautiful Quarters® Three-Coin Set, a Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set, a five ounce uncirculated silver coin, and another Presidential $1 Coin Cover.

Additionally, the last two America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins were expected out in late 2011, but with the federal holiday schedule and the US Mint’s year end activities, it looks as if the last two 2011-dated strikes will end up postponed until 2012. […]

The 2011 product schedule for September and October, published by the United States Mint, shows a total of eight numismatic product releases. Of those, the most anticipated product will likely be the 2011-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle Coin.

Additionally, a special five-coin American Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary Set is expected out in late October, but the United States Mint has not published an actual date as it is missing from the product schedule as of this writing […]

The June 2011 product schedule published by the United States Mint shows that it is not the busiest of the months for the bureau. It does, however, include one of the most popular annual products offered by the agency, the Proof American Silver Eagle coin.

Also up on deck for the month is what should be one of the most popular dollar coins and First Spouse Gold Coins of this year, as well as the third America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin […]