Proof sets and proof coins drew the most attention during the week ending Dec. 22, according to the latest U.S. Mint sales stats; granted, such products are always popular with collectors.
Among them, the 2024 Proof Set recorded the highest weekly gains, followed by the 2024 Mint Set, which was one of only two non-proof products among the week’s 10 best sellers. The other was the reverse proof set of 2024 Morgan and Peace dollars.
U.S. Mint Top Sellers
Here is the roster of the U.S. Mint’s most sought-after numismatic products for the week ending on Dec. 22:
- 2024 Proof Set (+3,749 to 354,585)
- 2024 Mint Set (+2,255 to 163,381)
- 2024-S Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Reverse Proof Set (+1,818 to 145,447)
- 2024 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set (+1,461 to 59,865)
- 2024 Silver Proof Set (+1,087 to 164,630)
- 2024-W Proof Silver Eagle (+954 to 282,305)
- 2024-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar (+409 to 169,212)
- 2024 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set (+345 to 21,370)
- 2024-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar (+340 to 153,255)
- 2024 American Women Quarters Proof Set (+254 to 47,840)
In its latest report, the U.S. Mint published sales data for 503 numismatic products. The data revealed that 64 products outperformed their sales from the previous week, compared to 74 in the prior report. Five products experienced a week-over-week increase of more than 1,000 units, compared to 4 previously.
Additionally, two products posted negative weekly sales, the same as in the previous report. The reductions were modest.
US Mint Sales: Numismatic Products
Below are tables showing the latest available sales for U.S. Mint numismatic products. The sales period covers from Dec. 16 to Dec. 22. Products with an asterisk (*) are no longer available or had no reported sales.
2024 Commemorative Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2024-S Proof Greatest Generation Half Dollar | 18,681 | 18,681 | – | – |
2024-D Uncirculated Greatest Generation Half Dollar | 7,994 | 8,095 | 101 | 1.26% |
2024-P Proof Greatest Generation Silver Dollar | 33,365 | 33,604 | 239 | 0.72% |
2024-P Uncirculated Greatest Generation Silver Dollar | 10,822 | 10,907 | 85 | 0.79% |
2024-W Proof Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin | 1,547 | 1,552 | 5 | 0.32% |
2024-W Uncirculated Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin | 1,276 | 1,314 | 38 | 2.98% |
2024 Greatest Generation Three-Coin Proof Set | 4,603 | 4,629 | 26 | 0.56% |
2024-S Proof Harriet Tubman Half Dollar | 13,392 | 13,584 | 192 | 1.43% |
2024-D Uncirculated Harriet Tubman Half Dollar | 6,685 | 6,790 | 105 | 1.57% |
2024-P Proof Harriet Tubman Silver Dollar | 21,383 | 21,411 | 28 | 0.13% |
2024-P Uncirculated Harriet Tubman Silver Dollar | 7,278 | 7,277 | -1 | -0.01% |
2024-W Proof Harriet Tubman $5 Gold Coin | 1,638 | 1,658 | 20 | 1.22% |
2024-W Uncirculated Harriet Tubman $5 Gold Coin | 1,243 | 1,264 | 21 | 1.69% |
2024 Harriet Tubman Three-Coin Proof Set | 4,358 | 4,390 | 32 | 0.73% |
Morgan & Peace Silver Dollars |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024-S Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Reverse Proof Set | 143,629 | 145,447 | 1,818 | 1.27% |
2024-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar | 168,803 | 169,212 | 409 | 0.24% |
2024-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 304 | 304 | – | – |
2024-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar | 152,915 | 153,255 | 340 | 0.22% |
2024-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 304 | 304 | – | – |
2024-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar | 162,600 | 162,703 | 103 | 0.06% |
2024-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 316 | 316 | – | – |
2024-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar | 155,149 | 155,224 | 75 | 0.05% |
2024-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 309 | 309 | – | – |
2023-S Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Reverse Proof Set | 247,820 | 247,820 | – | – |
2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar | 361,236 | 361,337 | 101 | 0.03% |
2023-S Proof Morgan Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 443 | 443 | – | – |
2023-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar | 326,724 | 326,774 | 50 | 0.02% |
2023-S Proof Peace Silver Dollar (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 438 | 438 | – | – |
2023-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar | 260,527 | 260,527 | – | – |
2023-P Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 330 | 330 | – | – |
2023-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar | 260,449 | 260,449 | – | – |
2023-P Uncirculated Peace Silver Dollar (40 – Bulk) | 338 | 338 | – | – |
230th Anniversary Flowing Hair |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Flowing Hair Gold Coin | 9,979 | 9,975 | -4 | -0.04% |
2024 Flowing Hair Silver Medal | 40,981 | 40,981 | – | – |
2024 Flowing Hair Silver Medal (Bulk) | 8,926 | 8,926 | – | – |
2024 Liberty & Britannia |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024-W Liberty & Britannia Gold Coin | 5,549 | 5,549 | – | – |
2024-P Liberty & Britannia Silver Medal | 33,217 | 33,220 | 3 | 0.01% |
Armed Forces Silver Medals |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
U.S. Army 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,988 | 9,988 | – | – |
U.S. Marine Corps 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,988 | 9,988 | – | – |
U.S. Navy 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,987 | 9,987 | – | – |
U.S. Coast Guard 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,955 | 9,955 | – | – |
U.S. Air Force 2.5 Ounce Silver Medal | 9,953 | 9,953 | – | – |
U.S. Army 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 17,604 | 17,670 | 66 | 0.37% |
U.S. Marine Corps 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 21,138 | 21,183 | 45 | 0.21% |
U.S. Navy 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 23,245 | 23,314 | 69 | 0.30% |
U.S. Coast Guard 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 18,909 | 18,921 | 12 | 0.06% |
U.S. Air Force 1 Ounce Silver Medal | 22,339 | 22,382 | 43 | 0.19% |
American Liberty Products |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2023-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 12,188 | 12,188 | – | – |
2023-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 36,383 | 36,540 | 157 | 0.43% |
2022-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 74,414 | 74,414 | – | – |
2021-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 12,471 | 12,471 | – | – |
2019-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 24,609 | 24,609 | – | – |
2019-P American Liberty Silver Medal | 44,928 | 44,928 | – | – |
2018-W $10 American Liberty Gold Coin | 70,239 | 70,304 | 65 | 0.09% |
2017 American Liberty Silver Four-Medal Set* | 32,647 | 32,647 | – | – |
2017-S Enhanced Uncirculated Coin Set* | 210,419 | 210,419 | – | – |
2017-W $100 American Liberty Gold Coin | 49,698 | 49,698 | – | – |
2017-P Proof American Liberty Silver Medal* | 55,187 | 55,187 | – | – |
Clad Proof Sets |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Proof Set | 350,836 | 354,585 | 3,749 | 1.07% |
2023 Proof Set* | 369,233 | 369,233 | – | – |
2022 Proof Set* | 400,007 | 400,007 | – | – |
2021 Proof Set* | 512,866 | 512,866 | – | – |
2020 Proof Set* | 464,730 | 464,730 | – | – |
2019 Proof Set* | 601,364 | 601,364 | – | – |
2018 Proof Set* | 517,081 | 517,081 | – | – |
2017 Proof Set* | 568,678 | 568,678 | – | – |
2024 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 58,404 | 59,865 | 1,461 | 2.50% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 59,332 | 59,440 | 108 | 0.18% |
2022 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 82,666 | 82,740 | 74 | 0.09% |
2021 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 88,993 | 89,044 | 51 | 0.06% |
2020 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 108,400 | 108,400 | – | – |
2019 American Innovation Dollars Proof Set | 149,885 | 149,885 | – | – |
2024 American Women Quarters Proof Set | 47,586 | 47,840 | 254 | 0.53% |
2023 American Women Quarters Proof Set | 58,345 | 58,394 | 49 | 0.08% |
2022 American Women Quarters Proof Set* | 42,821 | 42,821 | – | – |
2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set* | 64,242 | 64,242 | – | – |
2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set | 84,697 | 84,697 | – | – |
2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set* | 86,697 | 86,697 | – | – |
Silver Proof Sets |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Silver Proof Set | 163,543 | 164,630 | 1,087 | 0.66% |
2023 Silver Proof Set | 196,145 | 196,277 | 132 | 0.07% |
2022 Silver Proof Set* | 249,369 | 249,369 | – | – |
2021 Silver Proof Set* | 306,074 | 306,104 | 30 | 0.01% |
2020 Silver Proof Set* | 313,183 | 313,183 | – | – |
2019 Silver Proof Set* | 415,383 | 415,383 | – | – |
2018 Silver Proof Set* | 332,273 | 332,273 | – | – |
2018 Silver Reverse Proof Set* | 199,116 | 199,116 | – | – |
2024 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set | 33,687 | 33,780 | 93 | 0.28% |
2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set | 45,802 | 45,820 | 18 | 0.04% |
2022 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set | 57,730 | 57,730 | – | – |
2020 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 64,012 | 64,012 | – | – |
2019 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 78,588 | 78,588 | – | – |
2018 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set* | 79,301 | 79,301 | – | – |
2024 Congratulations Gift Set | 25,955 | 26,029 | 74 | 0.29% |
2023 Congratulations Gift Set | 39,287 | 39,287 | – | – |
2022 Congratulations Gift Set | 29,710 | 29,710 | – | – |
2021 Congratulations Gift Set* | 39,997 | 39,997 | – | – |
2020 Congratulations Gift Set* | 24,468 | 24,468 | – | – |
2019 Congratulations Gift Set* | 31,638 | 31,638 | – | – |
2024 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 21,025 | 21,370 | 345 | 1.64% |
2023 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set | 29,005 | 29,064 | 59 | 0.20% |
2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set* | 49,729 | 49,729 | – | – |
2021 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set* | 49,852 | 49,852 | – | – |
2020 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set* | 50,061 | 50,061 | – | – |
US Mint Uncirculated Sets |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Uncirculated Mint Set | 161,126 | 163,381 | 2,255 | 1.40% |
2023 Uncirculated Mint Set | 184,294 | 184,295 | 1 | 0.00% |
2022 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 249,923 | 249,923 | – | – |
2021 Uncirculated Mint Set | 232,747 | 232,843 | 96 | 0.04% |
2020 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 211,787 | 211,787 | – | – |
2019 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 346,117 | 346,117 | – | – |
2018 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 257,536 | 257,536 | – | – |
2017 Uncirculated Mint Set* | 286,813 | 286,813 | – | – |
Kids Coin Sets |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2019 Youth Coin and Currency Set | 24,888 | 24,888 | – | – |
2019 Explore and Discover Coin Set | 45,365 | 45,409 | 44 | 0.10% |
2019 Rocketship* | 49,921 | 49,921 | – | – |
2014 Coin Discovery Set* | 13,151 | 13,151 | – | – |
Ornaments |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Mighty Minters Ornament | 3,218 | 3,343 | 125 | 3.88% |
2024 U.S. Mint Ornament | 4,977 | 4,982 | 5 | 0.10% |
2024 Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Ornament | 885 | 904 | 19 | 2.15% |
2024 Patsy Takemoto Mink Ornament | 927 | 941 | 14 | 1.51% |
2024 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Ornament | 1,066 | 1,086 | 20 | 1.88% |
2024 Celia Cruz Ornament | 2,139 | 2,179 | 40 | 1.87% |
2024 Zitkala-Ša Ornament | 917 | 926 | 9 | 0.98% |
2023 U.S. Mint Ornament | 5,336 | 5,349 | 13 | 0.24% |
2023 Mighty Minters Ornament | 3,235 | 3,253 | 18 | 0.56% |
2022 U.S. Mint Ornament | 6,000 | 6,015 | 15 | 0.25% |
2022 Mighty Minters Ornament | 4,246 | 4,256 | 10 | 0.24% |
2023 Bessie Coleman Ornament | 1,315 | 1,320 | 5 | 0.38% |
2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Ornament; | 1,506 | 1,510 | 4 | 0.27% |
2023 Eleanor Roosevelt Ornament | 1,845 | 1,852 | 7 | 0.38% |
2023 Jovita Idar Ornament | 1,323 | 1,326 | 3 | 0.23% |
2023 Maria Tallchief Ornament | 1,552 | 1,557 | 5 | 0.32% |
2022 Maya Angelou Ornament | 3,477 | 3,487 | 10 | 0.29% |
2022 Dr. Sally Ride Ornament | 3,565 | 3,573 | 8 | 0.22% |
2022 Wilma Mankiller Ornament | 2,425 | 2,431 | 6 | 0.25% |
2022 Nina Otero-Warren Ornament | 1,873 | 1,875 | 2 | 0.11% |
2022 Anna May Wong Ornament | 3,341 | 3,344 | 3 | 0.09% |
2021 Mighty Minters Ornament | 4,821 | 4,821 | – | – |
2021 U.S. Mint Ornament | 7,970 | 7,970 | – | – |
2020 Mighty Minters Ornament | 4,590 | 4,590 | – | – |
2020 U.S. Mint Ornament | 6,716 | 6,717 | 1 | 0.01% |
2019 Mighty Minters Ornament | 7,105 | 7,105 | – | – |
2019 U.S. Mint Ornament | 11,986 | 11,986 | – | – |
Proof & Reverse Proof Silver Eagles |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2024-S Proof Silver Eagle | 119,402 | 119,602 | 200 | 0.17% |
2024-S Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 915 | 915 | – | – |
2024-W Proof Silver Eagle | 281,351 | 282,305 | 954 | 0.34% |
2024-W Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 1,543 | 1,543 | – | – |
2023-S Proof Silver Eagle | 182,549 | 182,576 | 27 | 0.01% |
2023-S Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 743 | 743 | – | – |
2022-S Proof Silver Eagle | 199,698 | 199,698 | – | – |
2022-S Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 2,925 | 2,925 | – | – |
2023-W Proof Silver Eagle | 436,484 | 436,484 | – | – |
2023-W Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 2,118 | 2,118 | – | – |
2022-W Proof Silver Eagle | 496,994 | 496,994 | – | – |
2022-W Proof Silver Eagle (Bulk – 40 Coins) | 4,171 | 4,171 | – | – |
2021 Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle Two-Coin Set* | 124,916 | 124,916 | – | – |
2021-S Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2* | 199,744 | 199,744 | – | – |
2021-S Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 652 | 652 | – | – |
2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2* | 300,097 | 300,097 | – | – |
2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 2 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 2,142 | 2,142 | – | – |
2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 1* | 299,898 | 299,898 | – | – |
2021-W Proof Silver Eagle, Type 1 (Bulk – 40 Coins)* | 686 | 686 | – | – |
Uncirculated Silver Eagles |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2024 | 93,051 | 93,130 | 79 | 0.08% |
2023 | 139,622 | 139,640 | 18 | 0.01% |
2022 | 173,026 | 173,049 | 23 | 0.01% |
2022 Bulk 40 | 989 | 989 | – | – |
2021* | 174,933 | 174,933 | – | – |
2021 Bulk 40* | 324 | 324 | – | – |
2024 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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1 oz | 3,384 | 3,431 | 47 | 1.39% |
1/2 oz | 1,622 | 1,637 | 15 | 0.92% |
1/4 oz | 5,055 | 5,080 | 25 | 0.49% |
1/10 oz | 9,395 | 9,508 | 113 | 1.20% |
4-Coin Set | 4,655 | 4,665 | 10 | 0.21% |
2023 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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1 oz | 6,478 | 6,478 | – | – |
1/2 oz | 2,011 | 2,011 | – | – |
1/4 oz | 4,493 | 4,493 | – | – |
1/10 oz | 13,424 | 13,424 | – | – |
4-Coin Set | 9,979 | 9,979 | – | – |
2022 Proof American Eagle Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
1 oz | 5,913 | 5,913 | – | – |
1/2 oz | 1,970 | 1,970 | – | – |
1/4 oz | 4,464 | 4,464 | – | – |
1/10 oz | 13,806 | 13,806 | – | – |
4-Coin Set | 9,906 | 9,906 | – | – |
Uncirculated American Eagle Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2024 | 2,730 | 2,740 | 10 | 0.37% |
2023 | 6,520 | 6,521 | 1 | 0.02% |
2022 | 8,900 | 8,900 | – | – |
2021* | 9,063 | 9,063 | – | – |
2020* | 6,284 | 6,284 | – | – |
2019* | 5,851 | 5,851 | – | – |
Proof American Buffalo Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Proof Gold Buffalo | 8,653 | 8,760 | 107 | 1.24% |
2023 Proof Gold Buffalo | 15,803 | 15,814 | 11 | 0.07% |
2022 Proof Gold Buffalo | 15,943 | 15,943 | – | – |
2021 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 16,976 | 16,976 | – | – |
2020 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 11,887 | 11,887 | – | – |
2019 Proof Gold Buffalo* | 14,844 | 14,844 | – | – |
Barbara Bush First Spouse Gold Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2020-W Proof | 2,967 | 2,967 | – | – |
2020-W Uncirculated | 1,969 | 1,969 | – | – |
Proof American Platinum Eagle |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 | 5,053 | 5,062 | 9 | 0.18% |
2023 | 8,476 | 8,482 | 6 | 0.07% |
2022 | 9,941 | 9,941 | – | – |
2021 | 9,884 | 9,884 | – | – |
2020 | 9,835 | 9,835 | – | – |
2019 | 11,268 | 11,268 | – | – |
2018 | 16,204 | 16,210 | 6 | 0.04% |
2017* | 8,890 | 8,890 | – | – |
American Palladium Eagle |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
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2024-W Proof | 3,375 | 3,396 | 21 | 0.62% |
2023-W Uncirculated | 5,777 | 5,777 | – | – |
2022-W Reverse Proof | 7,396 | 7,396 | – | – |
2021-W Proof | 5,170 | 5,170 | – | – |
2020-W Uncirculated | 9,746 | 9,746 | – | – |
2019-W Reverse Proof | 18,839 | 18,839 | – | – |
2018-W Proof* | 14,986 | 14,986 | – | – |
Presidential Silver Medals |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 Grover Cleveland Presidential Silver Medal | 10,794 | 10,825 | 31 | 0.29% |
2024 Chester A. Arthur Presidential Silver Medal | 10,828 | 10,847 | 19 | 0.18% |
2024 James A. Garfield Presidential Silver Medal | 11,572 | 11,581 | 9 | 0.08% |
2024 Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Silver Medal | 11,781 | 11,785 | 4 | 0.03% |
2023 Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Silver Medal | 13,763 | 13,774 | 11 | 0.08% |
2023 Andrew Johnson Presidential Silver Medal | 12,707 | 12,710 | 3 | 0.02% |
2023 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal | 19,596 | 19,613 | 17 | 0.09% |
2023 James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal | 12,496 | 12,499 | 3 | 0.02% |
2021 Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal | 12,715 | 12,718 | 3 | 0.02% |
2022 Millard Fillmore Presidential Silver Medal | 12,821 | 12,827 | 6 | 0.05% |
2022 Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal | 13,219 | 13,225 | 6 | 0.05% |
2022 James Knox Polk Presidential Silver Medal | 13,457 | 13,461 | 4 | 0.03% |
2021 John Tyler Presidential Silver Medal | 13,846 | 13,848 | 2 | 0.01% |
2021 William Henry Harrison Presidential Silver Medal | 13,821 | 13,824 | 3 | 0.02% |
2021 Martin Van Buren Presidential Silver Medal | 13,962 | 13,968 | 6 | 0.04% |
2020 Andrew Jackson Presidential Silver Medal | 16,899 | 16,902 | 3 | 0.02% |
2019 John Quincy Adams Presidential Silver Medal | 15,025 | 15,027 | 2 | 0.01% |
2019 James Monroe Presidential Silver Medal | 15,492 | 15,494 | 2 | 0.01% |
2019 James Madison Presidential Silver Medal | 17,162 | 17,164 | 2 | 0.01% |
2019 Thomas Jefferson Presidential Silver Medal | 24,646 | 24,650 | 4 | 0.02% |
2018 George Washington Presidential Silver Medal | 35,893 | 35,912 | 19 | 0.05% |
2018 John Adams Presidential Silver Medal | 23,912 | 23,916 | 4 | 0.02% |
American Innovation Reverse Proof Sets |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024 | 33,770 | 34,019 | 249 | 0.74% |
2023 | 39,788 | 39,904 | 116 | 0.29% |
2022* | 49,800 | 49,800 | – | – |
2021* | 49,813 | 49,813 | – | – |
2024 American Innovation Dollars – Missouri |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,432 | 7,471 | 39 | 0.52% |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,791 | 6,815 | 24 | 0.35% |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,053 | 3,070 | 17 | 0.56% |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,023 | 2,045 | 22 | 1.09% |
2024 American Innovation Dollars – Maine |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,939 | 7,948 | 9 | 0.11% |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,072 | 7,088 | 16 | 0.23% |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,799 | 2,804 | 5 | 0.18% |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,112 | 2,118 | 6 | 0.28% |
2024 American Innovation Dollars – Alabama |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 8,394 | 8,394 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,443 | 7,443 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,149 | 3,149 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,949 | 2,949 | – | – |
2024 American Innovation Dollars – Illinois |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 8,296 | 8,297 | 1 | 0.01% |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,324 | 7,325 | 1 | 0.01% |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,423 | 2,430 | 7 | 0.29% |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,427 | 2,432 | 5 | 0.21% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Mississippi |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,953 | 7,953 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,887 | 6,887 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,418 | 2,427 | 9 | 0.37% |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,416 | 2,423 | 7 | 0.29% |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Indiana |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 8,022 | 8,022 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,994 | 6,994 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,008 | 3,008 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,795 | 2,795 | – | – |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Louisiana |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,993 | 7,993 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,990 | 6,990 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,976 | 2,976 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,754 | 2,754 | – | – |
2023 American Innovation Dollars – Ohio |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 8,016 | 8,016 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,978 | 6,978 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,971 | 2,971 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,747 | 2,747 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Tennessee |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,014 | 7,014 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Kentucky |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,009 | 7,009 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,002 | 7,002 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,771 | 2,771 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,779 | 2,779 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Vermont |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,023 | 7,023 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,011 | 7,011 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,787 | 2,787 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,779 | 2,779 | – | – |
2022 American Innovation Dollars – Rhode Island |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,007 | 7,007 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,789 | 2,789 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,787 | 2,787 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – North Carolina |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,018 | 7,018 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,789 | 2,789 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,790 | 2,790 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – New York |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,006 | 7,006 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,013 | 7,013 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,785 | 2,785 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – Virginia |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,015 | 7,015 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,010 | 7,010 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,796 | 2,796 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,786 | 2,786 | – | – |
2021 American Innovation Dollars – New Hampshire |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll set (P) | 7,017 | 7,017 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,017 | 7,017 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,789 | 2,789 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,790 | 2,790 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – South Carolina |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 43,373 | 43,449 | 76 | 0.18% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 6,378 | 6,378 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,399 | 6,399 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,734 | 2,734 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,378 | 2,378 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Maryland |
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Old
Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 49,852 | 49,852 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (P) | 6,493 | 6,493 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,471 | 6,471 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,725 | 2,725 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,737 | 2,737 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Massachusetts |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 49,785 | 49,785 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (P) | 6,486 | 6,486 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,481 | 6,481 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,746 | 2,746 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,744 | 2,744 | – | – |
2020 American Innovation Dollars – Connecticut |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 47,679 | 47,695 | 16 | 0.03% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 6,496 | 6,496 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 6,425 | 6,425 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,736 | 2,736 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,747 | 2,747 | – | – |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Georgia |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 47,937 | 47,948 | 11 | 0.02% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 8,094 | 8,094 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 7,542 | 7,542 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,459 | 3,459 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 3,656 | 3,670 | 14 | 0.38% |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – New Jersey |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
%
Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 52,700 | 52,713 | 13 | 0.02% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 9,103 | 9,103 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 8,043 | 8,043 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,941 | 3,941 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 3,586 | 3,586 | – | – |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Pennsylvania |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 56,129 | 56,157 | 28 | 0.05% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 10,458 | 10,458 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 8,536 | 8,536 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,689 | 3,689 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 3,055 | 3,055 | – | – |
2019 American Innovation Dollars – Delaware |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S) | 71,437 | 71,477 | 40 | 0.06% |
25-coin roll set (P) | 9,112 | 9,112 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 8,372 | 8,372 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 3,203 | 3,203 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 3,385 | 3,385 | – | – |
2018 American Innovation Dollars |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Reverse Proof (S)* | 74,720 | 74,720 | – | – |
Proof Coin (S) | 255,441 | 255,441 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (P) | 22,902 | 22,902 | – | – |
25-coin roll set (D) | 25,725 | 25,725 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P)* | 2,935 | 2,935 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D)* | 2,954 | 2,954 | – | – |
George H.W. Bush Coin & Chronicles Set |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
$1 Coin & Set | 11,521 | 11,521 | – | – |
2020 Bush Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
$1 Coin & Set | 9,876 | 9,876 | – | – |
2020 George H.W. Bush Presidential $1 Coins |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
25-coin roll (P) | 24,924 | 24,924 | – | – |
25-coin roll (D) | 24,849 | 24,849 | – | – |
100-coin bag (P) | 2,695 | 2,695 | – | – |
100-coin bag (D) | 2,098 | 2,098 | – | – |
250-coin bag (P) | 4,228 | 4,231 | 3 | 0.07% |
250-coin bag (D) | 5,571 | 5,586 | 15 | 0.27% |
Native American Dollar Rolls |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 14,656 | 14,657 | 1 | 0.01% |
2024-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 14,325 | 14,509 | 184 | 1.28% |
2024-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,746 | 1,746 | – | – |
2024-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,795 | 1,795 | – | – |
2024-P Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,254 | 1,354 | 100 | 7.97% |
2024-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,334 | 1,435 | 101 | 7.57% |
2023-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,922 | 13,922 | – | – |
2023-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,954 | 13,954 | – | – |
2023-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,695 | 1,695 | – | – |
2023-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,694 | 1,694 | – | – |
2023-P Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,698 | 1,698 | – | – |
2023-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,618 | 1,618 | – | – |
2022-P Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,996 | 13,996 | – | – |
2022-D Native American $1 25 Coin Roll | 13,965 | 13,965 | – | – |
2022-P Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,699 | 1,699 | – | – |
2022-D Native American $1 100-Coin Bag | 1,614 | 1,614 | – | – |
2022-P Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,698 | 1,698 | – | – |
2022-D Native American $1 250-Coin Box | 1,699 | 1,699 | – | – |
Kennedy Half Dollar Rolls |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
2024-dated 200-coin bag (P&D) | 8,433 | 8,582 | 149 | 1.77% |
2024-dated 2-roll set (P&D) | 26,261 | 26,261 | – | – |
2023-dated 200-coin bag (P&D) | 11,168 | 11,168 | – | – |
2023-dated 2-roll set (P&D) | 24,987 | 24,987 | – | – |
2022-dated 200-coin bag (P&D) | 10,999 | 10,999 | – | – |
2022-dated 2-roll set (P&D) | 21,926 | 21,926 | – | – |
2021-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 9,976 | 9,976 | – | – |
2021-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 21,989 | 21,989 | – | – |
2020-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 11,776 | 11,776 | – | – |
2020-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 24,312 | 24,312 | – | – |
2019-dated 200-coin bag (P&D)* | 11,534 | 11,534 | – | – |
2019-dated 2-roll set (P&D)* | 24,132 | 24,132 | – | – |
2024 Zitkala-Ša Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 10,109 | 10,150 | 41 | 0.41% |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,319 | 1,332 | 13 | 0.99% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,170 | 1,185 | 15 | 1.28% |
Two-Roll Set | 2,244 | 2,263 | 19 | 0.85% |
2024 Celia Cruz Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 13,032 | 13,097 | 65 | 0.50% |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 3,892 | 3,917 | 25 | 0.64% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 2,369 | 2,383 | 14 | 0.59% |
Two-Roll Set | 5,706 | 5,740 | 34 | 0.60% |
2024 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 10,809 | 10,829 | 20 | 0.19% |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,435 | 1,447 | 12 | 0.84% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,175 | 1,177 | 2 | 0.17% |
Two-Roll Set | 2,530 | 2,536 | 6 | 0.24% |
2024 Patsy Takemoto Mink Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 11,471 | 11,480 | 9 | 0.08% |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,598 | 1,607 | 9 | 0.56% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,300 | 1,305 | 5 | 0.38% |
Two-Roll Set | 2,786 | 2,790 | 4 | 0.14% |
2024 Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,281 | 12,295 | 14 | 0.11% |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,910 | 1,920 | 10 | 0.52% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,529 | 1,533 | 4 | 0.26% |
Two-Roll Set | 3,020 | 3,026 | 6 | 0.20% |
2023 Maria Tallchief Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,557 | 12,557 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 2,103 | 2,108 | 5 | 0.24% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,796 | 1,799 | 3 | 0.17% |
Two-Roll Set | 3,679 | 3,683 | 4 | 0.11% |
2023 Jovita Idar Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,596 | 12,596 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 4,082 | 4,085 | 3 | 0.07% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 3,653 | 3,656 | 3 | 0.08% |
Two-Roll Set | 4,007 | 4,011 | 4 | 0.10% |
2023 Eleanor Roosevelt Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,678 | 12,678 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 4,359 | 4,365 | 6 | 0.14% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 3,999 | 4,001 | 2 | 0.05% |
Two-Roll Set | 4,624 | 4,628 | 4 | 0.09% |
2023 Edith Kanakaʻole Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,585 | 12,585 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 7,416 | 7,418 | 2 | 0.03% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 4,611 | 4,614 | 3 | 0.07% |
Two-Roll Set | 5,864 | 5,869 | 5 | 0.09% |
2023 Bessie Coleman Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 12,509 | 12,509 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 5,686 | 5,690 | 4 | 0.07% |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 4,978 | 4,982 | 4 | 0.08% |
Two-Roll Set | 6,022 | 6,029 | 7 | 0.12% |
2022 Anna May Wong Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 7,617 | 7,617 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,860 | 1,860 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,858 | 1,858 | – | – |
Two-Roll Set | 5,936 | 5,936 | – | – |
2022 Nina Otero-Warren Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 7,639 | 7,639 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,856 | 1,856 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,858 | 1,858 | – | – |
Two-Roll Set | 5,890 | 5,890 | – | – |
2022 Wilma Mankiller Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 7,616 | 7,616 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,859 | 1,859 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,833 | 1,833 | – | – |
Two-Roll Set | 5,918 | 5,918 | – | – |
2022 Dr. Sally Ride Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 7,603 | 7,603 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,854 | 1,854 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,852 | 1,852 | – | – |
Two-Roll Set | 5,926 | 5,926 | – | – |
2022 Maya Angelou Quarters |
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Old Sales |
Latest Sales |
Gain/ Loss |
% Increase |
|
Three-Roll Set | 7,588 | 7,588 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (P) | 1,858 | 1,858 | – | – |
100-Coin Bag (D) | 1,861 | 1,861 | – | – |
Two-Roll Set | 5,940 | 5,940 | – | – |
Dismal…..
….only 1 hour left to buy commemoratives!
Except for the Cruz quarters looks like the 2024 3 roll set (with the S quarter) will probably sell less than the 2023 3 roll set. Not sure when they stop selling them, probably once the first new one is released then the first of 2024 will be discontinued. guess the interest is waning…
I think you’re right about waning interest. Plus, it didn’t help that the mintage was increased. The Mint will keep selling them until they’re gone, whatever year that will be.
If everyone is feeling bored over the holidays, you can always try to build the finest Lincoln Memorial Set possible. It might cost you about $500 with the album and the slip case. It will take some time to complete though. But at least you will get a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Something you don’t get drinking the mint kool-aid year after year after year.
Cheers
Again, being copious and complete is important when building albums. Cotton gloves and a mask all the way. Don’t buy someone else’s work online either. Build your own. There’s a big difference. Someday, when I’m dead and gone, someone will unearth these and have them all certified on their dime per my instructions. At least I got to be the family’s numismatic historian for a time and the tradition continues.
Peace out…
E 1, thanks for sharing. I’m curious if you’ve seen any 1c albums that differentiate between the 2009 P&D satin finish 95% copper (from the uncirculated sets) and the regular zinc varieties? Some collectors probably don’t know that the 2005 to 2010 uncirculated/mint sets all have satin finish. I’m surprised they’re not often recognized as different varieties by more reference sources. But the 2009 are on a different level IMO being 95% copper.
Major D, I have not seen any Dansco Lincoln Memorial Cent albums that include the 2009 SMS coins, the 1981-S proof, and the 1995 Double Die. I slabbed those. The album I used for the Lincoln Memorial set shown was the Dansco 8102. This album has been updated since I purchased three of them back in 2021. The 8102 includes the proofs and the 7102 does not include the proofs. I used the empty slots on the back page to accommodate the SMS coins. . The Dansco 8104 applies to the Lincoln Shield Cents and it accommodates the proofs and… Read more »
And yes, the 2009 Lincoln Cents are in a league of their own.
Thanks, I’d say you’re the gold standard when it comes to Lincolns!
Ditto, great 1C collection E1
Do you do any form of cleaning, like a gentle wipe with denatured alcohol or distilled water with your pennies?
So, many many decades ago, E1, I picked out the shiniest copper pennies that I could find out of circulation and promptly used my thumbs to press them into Whitman albums. Naturally they aren’t as bright and shinny as they once were. What should I have done (not that I can go back over half a century) and what should I do now? There is nothing rare there, just pennies that aren’t as bright as they once were, as is your wonderful collection.
Kia99, Just curious, are we talking Wheat Cents or Memorial Cents? I would also recommend white cotton gloves and a mask when assembling your sets into an album at a clean table. Regarding albums, any brand of album is fine providing it is the type with the sliding plastic lenses that covers the obverse and reverse of the coins. Finally, fingerprints cause irreparable damage to copper cents and finger prints can not be dipped out. If we are talking Memorial cents, I would recommend a complete redo with a new album and fresh material. If we are talking early Wheat… Read more »
I’m curious. How do other metals react to being handled? Better or worse than copper? A comment a while back mentioned that some grading service inspections were performed without gloves and masks. Would you consider that to be an unpardonable sin?
REB, it’s my understanding that none of the grading services use gloves while handling coins for grading! I doubt they’re wearing a mask either. I think what E 1 does is the correct way, wear a mask and gloves. I’m not sure why gloves aren’t used by the grading companies but in my opinion, they should.
I’m curious about why masks are in the conversation. I’m not an especially savvy collector, just a casual one. Is a mask recommended so as to not put humidity or germs onto the face of the coins, or is it to prevent yourself getting germs FROM the coins? I recently searched 40 quarter rolls for silver and I caught a cold just after doing it. I wonder if I caught the cold from the germs all over the coins? Thoughts? Thanks.
George, Saliva is composed of a variety of organic compounds. Organic meaning, it contains carbon. Some examples of organic compounds found in saliva include urea, ammonia, glucose, free fatty acids, triglycerides, amino acids, uric acid, lactate, immunoglobulins, enzymes, mucins, and hormones such as cortisol. . This is why spittle, droplets of saliva, will cause the growth of black carbon spots on silver and copper coins over time. Although the black spots caused by spittle may not be instantly noticed, it will become very pronounced over time and will permanently imbed carbon into the surface of a coin. Thus, ruining the… Read more »
REB, Taking lessons from the semiconductor industry, it is just MHO that the TPGs should use latex finger cots when handling all coins. They should also employ spittle guards or masks to prevent black carbon spittle spots from showing up on the coins years later. Additionally, hard acetate flips should be used when submitting coins to the TPGs. If I had it my way, environmental conditions at the TPGs would resemble a casual Level 10,000 cleanroom. Fingerprints and carbon spots showing up after grading have been reported by fellow collectors and myself. Also, several times I have observed debris inside… Read more »
Makes complete sense.
Finger Cots: Cheap and Easy.
https://www.uline.com/BL_1016/Latex-Finger-Cots?keywords=Finger+Cots+Latex
Thanks E1, The collection crosses wheat and memorial pennies. Since that collection is more about the process than the goal of achievement, I’ll be sticking with the coins I have and consider it a continuing learning event.
Kia99, I would just leave it be. However, those board style albums are not the best method for storing copper coins for the long haul. I prefer any album that employs the dual plastic lenses on both sides of the coin. I also run some archival scotch tape down along the sides of the pages to seal the pages off from environmental gases. Also, the corrosion inhibiting slip covers appear to have been very effective on my copper coins. Finally, the storage location is equally important. Avoid bookcases, direct sun light, and ventilation vents. You want the coins to experience… Read more »
Kia99, I’ve given more thought to your inquiry. If you are feeling energetic and experimental…..this will take some time and money though. You can try your luck dipping those Lincoln Cents. I would use a Q-Tip to agitate those fingerprints. You will have to develop your own technique. Always rinse with Distilled Water several times after the chemical dip. I would recommend high quality compressed air and a good set of tongs. Roll the coins on the edges in a high-grade absorbent table napkin and GENTLEY blow them off with air. Let them dry for 30 minutes covered. Have that… Read more »
Gloves: This is what I use.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154438764244
Well, in this time of long winter nights, it’ll be fun to try things out. First I’ll try pennies from the ubiquitous coin jar.
Kia99,
Yes, practice first. Remember, some chemical dips are fast and some are slow. Sometimes a degreaser might be necessary before the chemical dip to remove the fingerprints first. For the coins that don’t conserve, try buying new ones. But, most of your coins look pretty good. Think of it as a restoration project. A Dansco 7100 would be perfect for what you are trying to do.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/116402388669
Cheers
Here’s a comparison of US Mint’s uncirculated/mint sets (P&D) taking the release price (1st number) and adjusting for inflation to today (2nd number). For “apples-to-apples” comparing sets with multiple quarter designs (states, ATB, and AWQ) and taking out sets with presidential dollars (2007-2016). The inflation calculator used was usinflationcalculator.com: 1999*: $14.95 /// $31.87 2000: $14.95 /// $27.39 2001: $14.95 /// $26.65 2002: $14.95 /// $26.22 2003: $14.95 /// $25.63 2004*: $16.95 /// $28.31 2005*: $16.95 /// $27.38 2006: $16.95 /// $26.53 2017: $20.95 /// $26.96 2018: $21.95 /// $27.58 2019*: $25.25 /// $31.16 2020: $25.25 /// $30.78 2021*: $25.25 ///… Read more »
That is a poignant bit of analysis Major D, thanks for the history lesson.
And here’s a similar comparison of US Mint’s proof sets taking the release price (1st number) and adjusting for inflation to today (2nd number). For “apples-to-apples” I’m comparing sets with multiple quarter designs (states, ATB, and AWQ) and omitting sets with presidential dollars (2007-2016). The inflation calculator used was usinflationcalculator.com: 1999*: $19.95 /// $37.78 2000: $19.95 /// $36.55 2001: $19.95 /// $35.56 2002: $19.95 /// $34.99 2003: $19.95 /// $34.21 2004*: $22.95 /// $38.33 2005*: $22.95 /// $37.07 2006: $22.95 /// $35.92 2017: $26.95 /// $34.69 2018: $27.95 /// $35.12 2019*: $32.00 /// $39.49 2020: $32.00 /// $39.01 2021*: $32.00… Read more »
Just a heads-up for anyone ordering from the Mint at the end of the year to get in one last free loyalty shipping– If you order on Dec 31 it will count as your first 2025 shipment and you’ll be charged shipping.