tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post219575869021908526..comments2023-05-05T02:34:17.002-07:00Comments on Mint News Blog: 2009 American Gold, Silver, Platinum Eagles Still MissingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-2321771403374483882009-02-24T21:10:00.000-08:002009-02-24T21:10:00.000-08:00It sure does seem like the 2009 Silver Eagle might...It sure does seem like the 2009 Silver Eagle might not become a reality this year, which is sad; however, I signed up for the Mints Subscription service today. Here's what it says on the subscription page: <BR/><B>"American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are one of the world’s most popular coins. The United States Mint issues these coins yearly, and with your enrollment today, you will receive the 2009 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin as your first coin."</B><BR/>...so there might be hope, and I would really recommend that those interested subscribe, it wouldn't hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-65000650104958218992009-01-28T19:50:00.000-08:002009-01-28T19:50:00.000-08:00Regarding the Lincoln Commemorative, based on Coin...Regarding the Lincoln Commemorative, based on Coin World, the price will be $37.95 for the proof and $31.95 for the uncirculated. <BR/><BR/>I will have a full post hopefully tomorrow.Mint News Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005852378363392557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-76839805443368593532009-01-28T19:43:00.000-08:002009-01-28T19:43:00.000-08:00Michael,Any thoughts on how much the Lincoln silve...Michael,<BR/><BR/>Any thoughts on how much the Lincoln silver commemorative coin is going to cost based recent silver prices? I am interested in the coin, but am wondering if the mint is going to price gouge based on the fact that they had a significant premium on the UHR.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-77098285453740879102009-01-26T19:28:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:28:00.000-08:00Michael,Thanks for picking this up; I had a feelin...Michael,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for picking this up; I had a feeling that the question I asked about the W-Burnished SAE on the GAE-HR post last week would get picked up by you. Thanks for answering on that post as well.<BR/><BR/>After doing some searching, it appears that the W SAE may be struck after all. If you look under the "subscriptions" page on the US Mint webpage, you will see that they state that the coins will be "...$25.95 per delivery. Price is subject to change without notice." http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13941&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=17738<BR/><BR/>Being that I have been collecting the W's SAE, I am going to get on the subscription, being that who knows how many of these will be minted this year. <BR/><BR/>Already, I'm thinking that buying up all the 2008 W SAE I can find, especially PCGS First Strikes, was a good decision after reading your post back in October about the low mintage number. I have about an equal number of certified and uncertified of these to cover my spread. I bought many of the PCGS on e-Bay through the MS Live Search Cash-Back Program when it was at 30%, so the PCGS I got cost the same as the raw ones from the mint (i.e $25.95). Now I'm just holding and crossing my fingers!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of your posts.<BR/><BR/>~JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-84986541477184710402009-01-26T18:38:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:38:00.000-08:00Look for the Mint to continue selling proofs of ev...Look for the Mint to continue selling proofs of everything, but the "collectible" uncirculated versions are gone, with the possible exception of the Silver Eagle and possibly the one ounce Buffalo.<BR/><BR/>The Mint took 2009 platinum designs to the CCAC in August. The Mint would lose any cred it had left if it didn't issue them at some point.<BR/><BR/>The conspiracy theorist in me says that the Mint bought too many platinum blanks when platinum was priced higher. Overestimating demand and collectors willingness to pay over $1,000 per coin, they were stuck with a lot of platinum. When the metal rises in price a little, look for the fortuitous debut of platinum coins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-59051293449198813352009-01-26T16:10:00.000-08:002009-01-26T16:10:00.000-08:00Perhaps they are planning to use their gold reserv...Perhaps they are planning to use their gold reserves to meet the Ultra High Relief Eagle demands. They did say that they would sell as many of these as the demand dictated. They are already embarrassing themselves with that pledge based on the fact that they are now saying 6-9 months for the delivery in some cases. Pick up your UHR this year, because I would be surprised if they offered it again based on ability to hype, but their inability to deliver.<BR/><BR/>I really like the Buffalo, and would be disappointed if it wasn't offered this year. It's a really neat design.<BR/><BR/>I would be shocked if they didn't issue both proof and uncirculated silver eagles (esp. the proofs). Not offering the SEs would be the biggest surprise of the year.<BR/><BR/>Platinums are up in the air since they typically don't sell in large quantities. I like them, but they are generally more expensive which limits the number that can buy them.<BR/><BR/>I am personally excited about some of the Lincoln coins that will be out this year, and plan to load up.<BR/><BR/>All of the above is just the opinion of an angry mid-westerner/souther.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-81317790221607653092009-01-26T16:08:00.000-08:002009-01-26T16:08:00.000-08:00Regarding the 2008 platinum sales figures, they ha...Regarding the 2008 platinum sales figures, they have only adjusted slightly from the last time I posted about them.<BR/><BR/>The most recently updated figures can be found here:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://platinumeagleguide.com/mintages" REL="nofollow">Platinum Eagle Mintages</A>Mint News Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005852378363392557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433024393760369647.post-71522125583682567972009-01-26T15:40:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:40:00.000-08:00I believe that's the end for platinum coins. Gold...I believe that's the end for platinum coins. Gold eagles however are a strong possibility later in the year although a lot depends on raw material prices. should gold etc. 'explode' upward then goodbye eagles?<BR/><BR/>Are final 2008 platinum coin sales availableby now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com