US Mint sales of 1/2 oz uncirculated 2008-W American Eagles gold coins surged from the last report, rising an impressive 104.5 percent. The coin was the final remaining 2008-dated gold eagle from the Mint until it sold out Wednesday.
49,788 Ultra High Relief Gold coins have been sold. Sales increased 3.7 percent since the prior report, but the pace has slowed somewhat. 1,789 were purchased by collectors compared to the previous 2,579.
Lincoln Silver Dollars jumped again. Proof versions went up to 159,634 while the uncirculated option hit 75,614. The US Mint first offered the commemoratives on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Here are the latest US Mint sales figures for the recently sold out American Eagle and the currently sold Ultra-High Relief and Lincoln Commemorative coins:
US Mint Sales Figure Tables
(Sales figures compare Feb. Week 3 to Feb. Week 4)
2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin |
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Old Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Change
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% Increase
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Notes
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| 1 ounce |
47,999
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49,788
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1,789
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3.7%
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| US Mint coin information page: 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin | ||||||
2008-W American Eagle Gold Uncirculated |
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Old Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Change
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% Increase
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Notes
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| 1/2 ounce* |
2,630
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5,378
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2,748
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104.5%
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Sold Out | |
| US Mint coin information page: American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins | ||||||
| Current eBay auctions: American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins |
Lincoln Silver Dollars |
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Old Sales
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New Sales
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Unit Change
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% Increase
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Notes
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| Proof |
116,558
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159,634
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43,076
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37.0%
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| Uncirculated |
61,164
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75,614
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14,450
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23.6%
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| US Mint coin information page: Commemorative Coins | ||||||
*The 8-8-08 Double Prosperity Set included a 1/2 oz uncirculated gold eagle coin, and ended with total sales at 7,751. The 6,303 sold within the 4-coin set must also be considered when analyzing the 1/2 oz option.
The CoinNews collector tool page Mint Price Guide has been updated with the latest prices, coin premiums over bullion spots, and Mint sales figures.
The last reported sales figures are located at US Mint Sales Figures, Feb 19. Read about the last US Mint coin to sellout at All 2008-W American Eagle Gold Coins Sold Out.
Numismatic News has an image of all US Mint coin sales at Lincoln Commemorative $1s Moving Up.
