{Tag Archives} American Eagle Silver Coins
Fewer choices in 2008 - Coin Values
Dec 1 at 8:08pm
In recent years, coin shops and mail-order merchants have come to count on strong sales in December. That wasn’t always the case, but coins and related items have become much more popular options for gift giving as public awareness has grown.
Proof and Mint sets are a natural and traditional choice. Whether it’s the current year’s set or a group of coins from the past that may be tied to a birthday or anniversary, silver or clad sets are generally affordable and different than the usual mix.
Read article: Fewer choices in 2008 - Coin Values
Filed in: Coin Values, U.S. Coins
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Coin Values, Silver Coins.
Are 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles Overpriced, or Simply a Good Buy? - Coin News
Nov 6 at 2:02pm
The United States Mint is selling collector 2008 American Eagle platinum uncirculated coins with the “W” mintmark at significant premiums over their bullion content. But factors such as mintage totals are worthy of scrutiny before completely dismissing the coins as overpriced.
The US Mint offers one-ounce 2008-W American Eagle platinum uncirculated coins for $1,214.95, which is $372 higher than Tuesday’s New York closing spot platinum price of $843 an ounce. The difference is an unpalatable deterrent for making a purchase, which is further complicated given the still volatile commodity market.
Read article: Are 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagles Overpriced, or Simply a Good Buy? - Coin News
Filed in: CoinNews, U.S. Coins, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, CoinNews, Silver Coins.
Consider the Silver Eagle - NumisMaster
Oct 28 at 10:10am
If you are a collector on a limited budget, the recent, inflated prices for silver have probably put a bit of a damper on some of your collecting. Morgan and Peace silver dollars - two ever-popular collector series - can seem out of reach when commodities such as silver go up.
So, what’s a good solution for a collector who doesn’t want to wait for the metals market to cool down, doesn’t want to collect lower grade circulated Morgan or Peace dollars, and doesn’t want to spend a fortune in assembling a great collection of silver dollars? Well, perhaps the solution is to collect silver American Eagles.
Read article: Consider the Silver Eagle - NumisMaster
Filed in: NumisMaster, U.S. Coins
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, NumisMaster, Silver Coins.
No More 2008 American Eagle Silver Coins? - Coin News
Oct 21 at 8:08pm
The U.S. Mint’s 2008 Gift Catalog announcement on Monday contained a glaring omission. There were no collector 2008-W American Eagle Silver proof coins. Did the Mint simply forget to list these mainstay one-ounce silver coins? Not likely.
The die is cast and this year’s run of the coins is likely ended. Despite hope, collectors are not likely to see a 2008 comeback similar to the platinum eagles’ return on Friday. Three factors reinforce this line of reasoning:
Read article: No More 2008 American Eagle Silver Coins? - Coin News
Filed in: CoinNews, U.S. Coins
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, CoinNews, Silver Coins.
Silver eagles pass 12 million mark - Numismatic News
Sep 16 at 9:09pm
Though the Mint has not been able to keep up with demand for American Eagles in 2008, it is not for lack of trying. Production of the silver American Eagle passed through the 12-million mark at 12,125,000 near the end of August.
Read article: Silver eagles pass 12 million mark - Numismatic News
Filed in: Numismatic News, U.S. Coins
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Numismatic News, Silver Coins.
Considering alternatives to American Eagle silver coins - Coin Values
Sep 4 at 10:10pm
Proof American Eagle silver dollars are among the most popular coin-related gifts given each holiday season. With sales of 2008-W pieces suspended indefinitely, it remains to be seen if more silver American Eagles will be available for gift buyers later this year.
Read article: Considering alternatives to American Eagle silver coins - Coin Values
Filed in: Coin Values, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Coin Values, Proof Sets, Silver Coins.
2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set Available August 7
Aug 5 at 10:10pm
WASHINGTON - Collectors of United States Mint dollar coins should mark their calendars for the release of the 2008 United States Mint Annual Uncirculated Dollar Coin SetTM on August 7, 2008, at 12:00 Noon (ET). The set, priced at $37.95, includes uncirculated versions of four Presidential $1 Coins, a Golden Dollar featuring Sacagawea and an American Eagle Uncirculated Silver Dollar.
The obverse of the Presidential $1 Coins, struck at the United States Mint at Philadelphia, bear the images of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna designed and executed the obverse of the James Monroe Presidential $1 Coin. United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart designed and executed the obverse of the John Quincy Adams Presidential $1 Coin. Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Joel Iskowitz designed, and United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz executed, the obverse of the Andrew Jackson Presidential $1 Coin. Iskowitz designed, and United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill executed, the obverse of the Martin Van Buren Presidential $1 Coin. The reverse image of each Presidential $1 Coin was designed and executed by Everhart. Read the rest of this entry »
Filed in: Coin Press Releases, CoinNews, Presidential Dollar Coins, Sacagawea Dollar, U.S. Coins, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Presidential $1 Coins, Presidential Dollar Coins, Sacagawea Dollar, Silver Coins, United States Mint.
Eagle Blank Supply to Mint Shrinks - NumisMaster
Jun 12 at 10:10pm
Supplies of silver American Eagle bullion coins are going to get scarcer from the U.S. Mint for a while.
The Mint informed its authorized purchasers June 6 that its silver blank suppliers will cut deliveries by half in the week beginning June 9. In the week prior, the Mint sold 425,000 silver American Eagles.
Entire article: Eagle Blank Supply to Mint Shrinks - NumisMaster
Filed in: NumisMaster, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, NumisMaster.
American Eagle sales begin with authorized buyers - Coin World
Jun 3 at 1:01pm
Some collectors who buy Uncirculated American Eagle gold, silver and platinum bullion coins wonder why they can’t buy the coins directly from the United States Mint instead of having to buy the issues from dealers on the secondary market.
The answer lies within the purpose of the American Eagle bullion coins: to enable investors to buy U.S. bullion coins at prices not much above the coins’ bullion values.
While some hobbyists collect the Uncirculated American Eagle bullion coins without Mint marks by date, those issues are intended to be investment vehicles. Their value is tied to the daily spot price of gold, silver or platinum, plus a premium.
Entire article: American Eagle sales begin with authorized buyers - Coin World
Filed in: Coin World, U.S. Coins
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Coin World.
Silver Institute Urges U.S. Mint to Stabilize American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage Program - The Silver Institute
May 29 at 10:10pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 29, 2008) - Unprecedented investor demand has caused a market shortage for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, and the Silver Institute has called on the U.S. Mint to take immediate steps to increase production of this popular physical precious metal investment vehicle.
Today, the Silver Institute has written to the Director of the U.S. Mint expressing its concern over published reports that the coins are essentially being rationed to thirteen authorized dealers, reflecting a major kink in the supply chain, thereby making it difficult in many cases for consumers to purchase them. Silver Institute Executive Director Michael DiRienzo said,
“It’s clear that the Mint misjudged the strength of the current silver market, and we are encouraging the Mint to take immediate steps to increase its production of these popular investment coins and plan accordingly for the balance of 2008 and for 2009. The trend line is clear, silver investment is on the rise, so the Mint should position itself to take advantage of this market momentum.”
Congressionally authorized American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins provide investors with a convenient and cost-effective way to add physical silver to their investment portfolios. Since their launch in 1986, American Eagles have become a leading silver bullion coin investment product and have produced over 165 million one-ounce coins, with 9.8 million sold in 2007, and already over 7.2 million have been sold in just the first 5 months of 2008.
Entire press release: Silver Institute Urges U.S. Mint to Stabilize American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage Program - The Silver Institute
Filed in: Coin Press Releases, U.S. Coins, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, Bu, The Silver Institute, United Sates Mint.
Fiat money and Silver Coin Quotas - iStockAnalyst
May 25 at 11:11am
And nowhere is this problem more evident than in the announcement that the U.S. Mint has now imposed quotas for silver eagles.
In one of the most hubristic moves every by a government - as a sort of bold proclamation that fiat money will endure forever, no matter how much the government prints - for many years now, the mint has continued to manufacture silver and gold coins with market values far in excess of their fixed face value.
Entire article: Fiat money and Silver Coin Quotas - iStockAnalyst
Filed in: U.S. Coins, United States Mint
Article Tags: American Eagle Silver Coins, iStockAnalyst, United States Mint.