In 1993, the United States Mint produced 6,763,762 American Silver Eagles, showing an increase in demand for the coin. However, by 1999, interest waned, only to pick up again in the early 2000s and beyond. The ebb and flow of demand for these coins throughout the decade highlight the cyclical nature of the numismatic market. […]
Costco Expands Precious Metal Offerings Costco has recently added 1-ounce silver coins to its online offerings, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The coins contain 1 Troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver and feature a maple leaf and King Charles III design. Costco is selling these coins in 25-count tubes for around $629 per tube, […]
The United States Mint has revealed a variety of potential designs for the 2025 American Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal. This selection includes 28 obverse and 22 reverse candidates that are under consideration for the upcoming release. Insight into the American Liberty Program Since its introduction in 2015, the American Liberty program by the […]
2018-P World War I Army Veterans Centennial Dollar Commemorative Coin. Image: U.S. Mint / CoinWeek. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. It was the “War to End All Wars.” When the United States entered the conflict on April 6, 1917, World War I had raged for almost three years. During that time, President Woodrow Wilson maintained […]
Strong Sales for Proof 2024-W American Eagle Silver Dollar On January 16, the United States Mint reported impressive sales numbers for numismatic products featuring the Proof 2024-W American Eagle silver dollar. A total of 223,177 coins were purchased on the first day of sales. Product Options and Sales Details The Proof American Eagle silver dollar […]
We’ve seen significant changes in sales figures from the U.S. Mint in the past month, indicating shifts in collector preferences and market trends. Silver American Eagle Sales One of the most notable changes in the latest sales report is the surge in Silver American Eagle sales. Compared to the previous month, sales of this popular […]
**Historical Context of 1928-S Peace Dollar** The 1928-S Peace dollar marks the end of the initial issue of Peace dollars under the Pittman Act. This Act dictated the conversion of up to 350 million silver dollars into bullion and their sale to Great Britain. The exhausted silver supply of the Pittman Act in 1928 led […]
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. A New Dollar for a New Era of Peace The Peace Dollar was introduced following World War I to celebrate victory and commemorate peace. Farran Zerbe, a former American Numismatic Association president, advocated for the coin to be issued in honor of the end of […]
1992 American Silver Eagle. Image: CoinWeek / Adobe Stock. By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes ….. After a surge of American Silver Eagle sales in 1991, demand softened considerably in 1992. Still, the 1992 American Silver Eagle sold a respectful 5,540,068 coins – a total higher than the bullion strike coin sales in three of its first four […]
Costco Adds 1-Ounce Silver Coins to Online Offerings Costco has expanded its selection of precious metals on its website to include 1-ounce silver coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. These silver coins feature a maple leaf on the front and King Charles III on the reverse, with each coin containing 1 Troy ounce of […]