Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins Debut

Officials from the United States Mint and the National Park Service marked the release of the Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin with a special ceremony held today at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site.

Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins were released in a public ceremony on Feb. 17, 2011. Designed and sculpted by Don Everhart, the $1 coin obverse features an image of Andrew Johnson with the inscriptions 'Andrew Johnson,' 'In God We Trust,' '17th President' and '1865-1869.'

Andrew Johnson was born in Raleigh, N.C., in 1808.  His mother apprenticed Andrew and his brother to a local tailor following the death of his father, which left the family destitute. 

Shortly thereafter, he and his family moved to Greeneville, Tenn., where he opened a tailor shop and married Eliza McCardle.  Johnson, an adept stump speaker, entered politics and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in the 1840s and 1850s.  In 1864, the Republican Party nominated him for vice president.

"Beginning today, millions of Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins will be released into circulation by Federal Reserve Banks across the Nation," said United States Mint Chief Counsel Daniel P. Shaver.  "During 2011, they will make their way into the hands and pockets of many Americans, connecting America through coins to Andrew Johnson and his Presidency."

Joining Shaver to commemorate the coin's release were Daniel Luther and Lizzie Watts from the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and the first grade class of East View Elementary School.  Following the ceremony, attendees 18 years old and younger received an Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin, while adults exchanged their currency for 25-coin rolls of the new coin.

The Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin is the 17th released in the United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program.

The coin's obverse (heads side) features the portrait of former President Johnson by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart and the inscriptionsANDREW JOHNSON, IN GOD WE TRUST, 17th PRESIDENT and 1865 - 1869.

The coin's reverse (tails side), also by Everhart, features a dramatic rendition of the Statue of Liberty.  Inscriptions on the reverse are $1 and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with E PLURIBUS UNUM, 2011 and the mint mark (P or D) incused on the edge.

Johnson became President following President Abraham Lincoln's death in 1865.  Highlights of his term include the acquisition of the Alaska territory and the Midway Islands.  After leaving office, Johnson went back to Tennessee, remaining politically active.  In 1874, Tennessee returned Johnson to the Senate, making him the only former President to have served in the Senate.  He died a few months later, on July 31, 1875.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

[Coin Collecting News Editor: For additional information, also check out this site's 2011 Presidential Dollars page.]

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Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins Enter Circulation Feb. 17

The 17th release in the United States Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program-bearing the bold portrait of former President Andrew Johnson on its obverse (heads side)-will enter into circulation on February 17.

Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins enter circulation on Feb. 17, 2011. Designed and sculpted by Don Everhart, the $1 coin obverse features an image of Andrew Johnson with the inscriptions 'Andrew Johnson,' 'In God We Trust,' '17th President' and '1865-1869.'

To mark the coin's release, the bureau will hold a ceremonial launch and coin exchange on the same day, at the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in Greeneville, Tennessee.

The coin's obverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart and includes the inscriptions ANDREW JOHNSON, IN GOD WE TRUST, 17TH PRESIDENT and 1865-1869.

The coin's reverse (tails side), also by Everhart, bears a rendition of the Statue of Liberty and the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  The year of minting or issuance, 2011, E PLURIBUS UNUM and the mint of origin are incused on the coin's edge.

Presidential $1 Coins are produced for use in everyday cash transactions.  The coins last for decades, are 100 percent recyclable and can save the country hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

The Presidential $1 Coins will be shipped to banks and other financial institutions in rolls, unmixed with other $1 coins.  For each new design, banks may order and store the coins up to three weeks prior to the introduction so they will have supplies on hand on the release date.  The coins will be available in unmixed rolls for two weeks after the introduction of each design.  The special ordering process begins again when each new Presidential $1 Coin is released.

The ordering period for unmixed quantities of the Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin began January 27.  To order boxes of wrapped rolls ($1,000 minimum order) of the Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin, depository institutions can use FedLine Web® Access Solution.

In addition, local Federal Reserve Bank offices can handle special requests for $2,000 bags of unmixed Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins, orders for $2,000 bags of mixed $1 coins, and orders for Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coins after the special order period ends on March 3 (while supplies last).

Presidential $1 Coins can also be collected.  They are educational and fun with four new designs, each featuring an American President, issued each year.  The Andrew Johnson Presidential $1 Coin will be featured in collectible products available for purchase through the United States Mint's Web site at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

[Coin Collecting News Editor: For additional information, also check out this site's 2011 Presidential Dollars page.]

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Silver and Gold ETF Holdings Decline Amidst Volatile Trading

In a week of volatile precious metals trading, holdings of both the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and the SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) saw modest declines.

The holdings of the SLV declined by 130.49 tonnes or 1.2% from last week to 11,053.20 tonnes.  Looking at the daily changes, however, provides a a better indication of the volatility in SLV holdings during the week.

The holdings of the SLV hit an all time record high amount of 11,390.06 tonnes on Monday April 25th.  The substantial decline of 336.86 tonnes over the following two days mirrors the volatile price action of the SLV, which declined more than $2 on Tuesday before recovering to all time  highs at Wednesday's closing price.

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The SLV currently holds 355.4 million ounces of silver valued at $16.1 billion.  The SLV is currently the largest silver ETF and has seen tremendous growth in holdings since the Trust's inception in April 2006, when it held a mere 653.17 tonnes valued at $263.5 million.  According to the Silver Institute, at the end of the first quarter 2011, total holdings held by all silver ETFs was 612 million ounces.

Despite the tremendous appreciation of the SLV, the silver market remains a relatively small market which leads to speculation that silver prices are being manipulated.  Volatility in silver trading over the past week was enhanced by rumors of massive short positions by traders, attempts to corner the market by larger players, and the inability to deliver physical silver on futures contracts.

The recent volatility in silver is likely to continue as additional players are drawn into one of the hottest markets of 2011 and wide price swings may become the norm over the short term.

For long term  investors, the fundamentals of the silver market should overweight any short term volatility.  Sales of Silver Eagles by the US Mint in the first quarter of 2011 was 37% higher than the previous year reflecting continuing investor demand.

GLD and SLV Holdings (metric tonnes)

Gold holdings in the GLD declined modestly by 0.61 tonnes after an increase of 17.29 tonnes for the previous week.  The current holdings of the GLD amount to 39.5 million ounces of gold valued at $59.7 billion.

Gold hit another all time high today, recently trading at $1,531.  The Federal Reserve ignited a sharp rally in gold and silver after releasing details of this week's FOMC meeting. The precious metal markets moved higher after the Federal Reserve said it would continue super aggressive monetary policies despite the June wind down of QE2.  The Fed indicated that it would not reduce the size of its balance sheet and would leave short term interest rates at zero.

The Fed also left the door open to future unconventional policy moves if deemed necessary.  Since the Fed cannot move rates below zero, any additional "unconventional easing" would almost certainly mean additional money printing by the Fed.   The US dollar traded lower on Fed comments and is now threatening to break to new all time lows.

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Starting off with 14 characters (an additional 11 are waiting to be unlocked), the game has a pretty standard premise--let Nintendo's stars beat on each other until the timer runs out. However, a lot of emphasis is put on knocking opponents off ledges while avoiding the same fate. In typical Nintendo manner, there are quite a few power-ups to assist you in the melee. The actual combat isn't as intricate as in other fighting games; however, the ultra-cartoony layout of the many, many arenas sometimes adds a strategic element not usually found in similar titles.

Super Smash Bros. Melee's strength lays in the mayhem created in four-player fights. The camera does an excellent job of positioning itself so all combatants are constantly visible. Also, Melee sports some of the best visuals seen in a Nintendo product. All the characters are highly detailed, and the movements of each are smoothly infused with personality. Donkey Kong lumbers and Princess Peach fights with grace.

As the multiplayer mode is the key reason for this game's existence, the single-player mode is decidedly weak. The game features an adventure mode that plays somewhat like an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game. Sadly, despite its good looks, its gameplay is rather uninspired. This game is clearly at its best when there are two or more players with controllers in their hands. --Mark Brooks

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US Mint 2011 Silver Coin Release Dates

Some coin collectors focus their attention and acquisitions on silver coinage. For them, the US Mint's recently published silver product schedule offers many new silver coins to track for potential purchase as compared to past years.

The list includes the annual 14-coin Silver Proof Set, which launched on January 25 and features proof versions of all 2011 circulating coins. Additionally, the America the Beautiful Quarters®, Roosevelt dime and Kennedy half-dollar are composed of 90% silver.

Next, on January 31, is the release of the US Army Silver Dollar. It is the first commemorative coin in 2011. The Medal of Honor Silver Dollar, the second commemorative coin for the year, follows almost a month later with a release date of February 25.

The 2010 Silver Quarters Proof Set launches on March 29. It includes this year's quarter-dollars honoring Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, Glacier National Park in Montana, Olympic National Park in Washington, Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi and Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma. The quarters are also the exact same coins that are available in the already discussed 14-coin Silver Proof Set.

The staple, and what will be the most popular silver product this year is the American Eagle Silver Proof coin. The annual issue was first introduced by the US Mint in 1986. The 2010 release sold out just a few weeks ago with 860,000 purchased.

The following is a summarization of the release dates for the above mentioned products:

2011 US Army Commemorative Coin2011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coin2011 America the Beautiful Silver Quarters Proof Set2011 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins

Thanks to the law which authorized the America the Beautiful Quarters® series that debuted last year, the US Mint will also issue five-ounce silver coins featuring the same designs as the quarters.

It is these issues which substantially supplement the Mint's schedule of silver coins. They include the 2010 America the Beautiful Silver Coins and 2011 America the Beautiful Silver Coins, representing a total of 10 coins each minted in .999 fine silver to a diameter of three inches.

Unfortunately, while collectors know they will be issued this year -- the US Mint said the 2010's would come out in the first quarter, they are also the bulk of the coins on the schedule without release dates. (The Mint will also issue the 2011-dated five-ounce bullion versions which are intended for investors. The 2010 bullion issues have already been sold by the Mint.)

Instead of exact release dates, the US Mint has provided a "TBD," or To Be Determined times for these silver products:

Hot Springs National Park Uncirculated CoinYellowstone National Park Uncirculated CoinGrand Canyon National Park Uncirculated CoinYosemite National Park Uncirculated CoinMount Hood National Forest Uncirculated CoinGettysburg National Military Park Uncirculated CoinGlacier National Park Uncirculated CoinOlympic National Park Uncirculated CoinVicksburg National Military Park Uncirculated CoinChickasaw National Recreation Area Uncirculated Coin2011 American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coin

Standing out in the above list is the uncirculated American Silver Eagle. This coin has not been released by the United States Mint since 2008.

The question is whether bullion and collector Palladium Eagles will make their appearance. The law authorizing the new series passed and was signed into law (Public Law 111-303) by President Obama on December 14. However, before their production can begin the US Mint must first submit a marketing study to congress indicating there is enough demand for the .9995 palladium coins so tax payers will not suffer any costs in their production and distribution. As soon as the study is submitted, the US Mint has up to one year before they must be produced and issue them. As such, it seems more likely that 2012 could be the starting point for the new American Palladium Eagles.

Check out the Coin Collecting News US Mint Schedule page for a more complete listing of coins for release this year, including those that are not composed of silver.

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US Mint Gold and Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales in February 2011

The pace of US Mint bullion coin sales slowed in February 2011 against January, but authorized dealers ordered more Silver Eagles and more Gold Eagles when compared to the same time last year.

As is always the case, American Silver Eagle bullion coins claimed the lead. Coming off a January when more of the coins were sold during a month than ever before at 6.422 million, February 2011 Silver Eagle coin sales registered a total of 3.24 million.

That was enough to easily make it the best ever February for the .999 fine silver series that was first introduced in 1986. The second top February is now from 2009 when the US Mint sold 2.125 million of the coins.

Last month versus all other past months also compared well, ranking as the seventh best of all-time. Year-to-date sales for the Silver Eagle bullion coin stands at 9,662,00, which is the best two-month start for the series.

Sales of American Gold Eagle bullion coins finished at 92,500 ounces last month, which was down from the 133,500 ounces the US Mint sold during the previous month. However, the sales pace handily eclipsed the 84,000 ounces sold during the same time last year. Compared against prior February's, last month ranked fourth overall.

The fractional one-tenth ounce, one-half ounce and one-quarter ounce Gold Eagles broke out during the month, posting their best numbers since the 2010's were issued in June. From smallest to largest, the total ounces sold were 6,000, 4,000 and 10,000. Gold Eagle year-to-date sales are at 232,000 ounces.

For reference, last month and year-to-date bullion coin sales figures follow:

America the Beautiful Silver 5 oz

The numbers above for the gold coins are in ounces, not the number of coins sold.

As the table indicates, the US Mint is yet to offer the 2011-dated Gold Buffalo and five-ounce 2011 America the Beautiful Silver Coins.

The five ouncers are three inches in diameter, include five ounces of .999 fine silver, and share the same designs as the circulating America the Beautiful Quarters®. This year's America the Beautiful Silver Coins honor Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, Glacier National Park in Montana, Olympic National Park in Washington, Vicksburg National Military Park in Mississippi, and Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma.

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US Mint Reduces Numismatic Gold Coin Prices

The Jane Pierce First Spouse Gold Coins were among those reduced in price by the US Mint

The United States Mint this week reduced prices for its numismatic gold coins following sustained declines in gold which started early in 2011.

The US Mint cut all eight of its First Spouse Gold Coins by $25 and its Proof American Buffalo Gold Coin by $50.

Since numismatic 2011 gold coins have not been released by the US Mint yet, the reductions only affect the 2010 Proof Gold Buffalo and the 2010 First Spouse Gold Coins, including the proof and uncirculated versions of the:

Abigail Fillmore First SpouseJane Pierce First SpouseJames Buchanan's Liberty First SpouseMary Todd Lincoln First Spouse

Each of these happens to be composed of 24 karat gold. The proof versions went from $854 to $829 while the uncirculated options went from $841 to $816. The proof buffalo dropped from $1,660 to $1,610.

Gold prices ended last year around $1,410 an ounce, marking their 10th annual gain. On Friday, the London Fix dropped to $1,319 an ounce for the precious metal. Since the US Mint uses a weekly average of the London Fix, the drop-off in those prices is what led to the cut in prices of the aforementioned coins.

The current gold range the US Mint is now using for pricing is between $1,300 and $1,349.99 an ounce. Should the weekly average drop below or above the range, the US Mint will again adjust what it charges for its numismatic coins.

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Uncirculated 2011 Mint Set Available February 8

Sales of the United States Mint Uncirculated 2011 Mint Set will begin on February 8 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

US Mint images of Silver Proof Set, 2011 Mint Set, and Proof Set

This year's set contains two folders of 14 coins each-one each from the United States Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia-for a total of 28 coins.

Each includes uncirculated versions of the following 2011 coins:

Five coins from the America the Beautiful Quarters®  Program, honoring Gettysburg National Military Park (Pennsylvania), Glacier National Park (Montana), Olympic National Park (Washington), Vicksburg National Military Park (Mississippi) and Chickasaw National Recreation Area (Oklahoma)Four Presidential $1 Coins, honoring Presidents Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes and James GarfieldOne Native American $1 Coin with a reverse design emblematic of the peace alliance created by the 1621 Wampanoag TreatyOne Lincoln one-cent coinOne Jefferson 5-cent coinOne Roosevelt dime coinOne Kennedy half-dollar coin

United States Mint uncirculated coins are struck on special presses using greater force than circulating coins, producing a sharp, intricately detailed image, and feature a brilliant finish.

The 2011 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set is priced at $31.95.  Orders will be accepted at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).  Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).  All domestic orders will be assessed a shipping and handling fee of $4.95.

Customers may also order the 2012 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set and all future sets through the agency's Online Subscription Program.  For more information about this convenient ordering method, visit http://www.usmint.gov/catalog.

Note:  To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of February 8, 2011, at noon ET shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.  For more information, please review the United States Mint's Frequently Asked Questions, Answer ID #175.

The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

[Coin Collecting News editor: For more information on the 2011 Mint Set, also check out this site's page: 2011 Mint Set.]

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US Mint Sales: Yosemite Three Coin Set Debuts, Medal of Honor Coins Steady

Sales of Yosemite National Park Quarters Three-Coin Set began strong compared to earlier sets, and the Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins maintained a steady pace with a cumulative advance of 37,317. In addition, bullion American Silver Eagles opened the new month with enough force to break 10 million in annual sales.

The United States Mint launched the Yosemite Three-Coin Set for on Thursday, March 3, and within four days sold 11,441 of them. Earlier sets featuring Hot Springs National Park and Yellowstone National Park opened at 10,684 and 11,115 in their first five days.

The proof Medal of Honor Silver Dollar coin shot up 22,788 in this week's report, making it the best individual coin performer. Its uncirculated version climbed 9,962. The $5 proof and uncirculated gold commemoratives increased by 3,345 and 1,222.

The 2011 Proof Set outperformed the other sets by a clear margin. It leaped by 36,785. The closest performer was the 2011 Mint Set, with a climb of 13,295, and the 2011 Presidential $1 Proof Set, which added 11,811.

The 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set unexpectedly dropped by -129. The set has recently been in the news for its silver content, and it is currently unavailable as US Mint officials consider the rising trend of silver's market value. (Read the article: US Mint Reevaluates Silver Coin Prices.)

The biggest surprise that came from the latest sales figures, however, was the comeback of Mount Hood's quarter. For weeks its 100-coin bags had been selling in double digits and its two roll sets in triple digits, but this time the two-roll set catapulted by 17,334 and the 100-coin bags from Philadelphia and Denver erupted by 2,658 and 2,622.

US Mint bullion American Silver Eagles started March with 668,500. It was enough to move annual sales beyond the 10 million marker and end up at 10,330,500. Only 67 days in the year has passed, and 2011 already ranks fifth in highest sales for the series.

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly US Mint sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest US Mint sales totals as of Sunday, March 6, 2011. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Tuesday, March 8. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

Unit
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Mar 62011 Medal of Honor Commemorative Coins 2011 U.S. Army Commemorative Coins 2010 American Buffalo Gold ProofAbigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010) Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010) Mary Lincoln Uncirculated (2010) 2011 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2011 United States Mint Silver Proof Set2011 United States Mint Proof Set2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2011 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set 2010 QUARTERS CIRCULATING COIN SET 2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 3-COIN SET GETTYSBURG QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSMOUNT HOOD QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSGRAND CANYON QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS 2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLS2010 ABRAHAM LINCOLN $1 COIN ROLLS2011 ANDREW JOHNSON $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2011 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLSUS MINT SALES: 2011 BULLION COINSAmerica the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins

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US Mint Sales: America the Beautiful Silver Bullion and Prooof Silver Eagles Sell Out

The 2010-dated America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins sold out. Several other items in the latest US Mint product sales figures report jumped out as well. 2010 Proof Silver Eagles sold out also, yet their sales figures were unchanged since the last report.

The Proof Silver Eagles have been listed on the US Mint website as sold out since Tuesday, December 28. The total for Proof Silver Eagles remained at 834,879 for a second week. The US Mint has not yet clarified if the sales figures will rise.

Proof American Gold Buffalo coins surprisingly advanced 1,002. Normally, of late, a few hundred Proof Buffalo coins would sell in a single week.

As for bullion Silver Eagles, their numbers also did not change. December's total remained at 1,772,000, which made it the slowest month for all of 2010. Even September's tally was higher, at 1,880,000. Still, the year-to-date total of 34,662,500 made 2010 the best year for the bullion coins since they debuted in 1986. Final December and 2010 figures should be available in early January.

All 2010 America the Beautiful Silver Bullions Coins have been sold by the US Mint to its Authorized Purchasers. [Read SilverCoinsToday.com article: AP's order all 2010 ATB Silver Bullion Coins.] The 165,000 bullion coins, split across each of the five coin designs by 33,000, will gradually enter the secondary market in the coming weeks. January 3, 2011, appears to be the date most of the Authorized Purchasers plan on selling the coins directly to the public.

In the numismatic gold market, only two fractional 2010 Proof American Gold Eagles remained available. The individual one-half ounce Gold Eagle sold out last week, but their latest sales figures show the half-ounce gold coins at 10,166 which was only higher by 35. Originally, the US Mint had said the product limit would be 15,000. Still, only the one-quarter ounce proof, the one-tenth ounce proof, and the Four-Coin Set are for sale. Their most recent totals were 8,115, 18,725, and 33,027 respectively.

Items with negative sales were the Mary Lincoln First Spouse gold uncirculated coins, all three Mount Hood quarter bags and rolls options, and both Abraham Lincoln Presidential dollar roll sets. What makes the negative adjustment unusual was the fact that each item was fairly new. The oldest item, the Mount Hood Quarters, launched on November 15.

Sets were not as popular in this round as they had been. The best seller, the 2010 Mint Proof Set, gained 10,481 versus 18,403 previously. The 2010 Silver Proof Set also eased by climbing 7,768 compared to 9,480. And the Uncirculated Set softened. It advanced 4,611 after gaining 8,418 in the last round.

The 2010 Abraham Lincoln Presidential $1 Coin and First Spouse Medal Set debuted with 3,753. The Mint launched it on Thursday, December 23. Its inaugural sales did better than the James Buchanan set, which started at 2,080.

The first three columns of the table below provide weekly US Mint sales increases between the listed time periods, offering a sense of recent trends. The final column provides the latest US Mint sales totals as of Sunday, December 26, 2010. Bullion coin tables are found toward the bottom, with the most recent sales as of Thursday, December 30. (NLA = No Longer Available.)

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Dec 19 Unit
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Dec 26 2010 American Eagle Silver Proof2010 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Eagle Platinum Proof2009 American Buffalo Gold Proof2010 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life Silver Dollar2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver DollarLetitia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Julia Tyler Uncirculated (2009)Sarah Polk Uncirculated (2009)Zachary Taylor Uncirculated (2009)Abigail Fillmore Uncirculated (2010)Jane Pierce Uncirculated (2010)Buchanan's Liberty Proof (2010) Buchanan's Liberty Uncirculated (2010) Mary Lincoln Uncirculated (2010) 2010 United States Mint Proof Set2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set2009 United States Mint Proof Set2010 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2009 U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set™ (18-coin)2010 Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™2010 America The Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™2009 DC/Territories Quarters Proof SetDC/Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set (6-coin)2010 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2010 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Set2009 Presidential Uncirculated Dollar Coin Set™ (P&D)2010 Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set 2010 QUARTERS CIRCULATING COIN SET 2010 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 3-COIN SET MOUNT HOOD QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSGRAND CANYON QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYOSEMITE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSYELLOWSTONE QUARTER QUARTER BAGS & ROLLSHOT SPRINGS QUARTER BAGS & ROLLS2009 JAMES K. POLK $1 COIN ROLLS2009 ZACHARY TAYLOR $1 COIN ROLLS2010 MILLARD FILLMORE $1 COIN ROLLS2010 FRANKLIN PIERCE $1 COIN ROLLS 2010 JAMES BUCHANAN $1 COIN ROLLS2010 ABRAHAM LINCOLN $1 COIN ROLLSPRESIDENTIAL $1 COIN & FIRST SPOUSE MEDAL SETS™2010 KENNEDY HALF-DOLLAR BAGS & ROLLS2010 NATIVE AMERICAN GOLDEN DOLLAR ROLLSAmerica the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins

*Includes 51,000 of the one ounce 2009-dated Gold Eagles sold in January. **Includes 367,500 of the 2009-dated Silver Eagle coins sold in January.

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Gold ETF Holdings Stable As Silver ETF Holdings Increase

The SPDR Gold Shares Trust (GLD) holdings declined marginally on the week, while the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased its holdings by over 41 metric tonnes.   As both gold and silver prices consolidate in a tight price range, both the GLD and the SLV have experienced a decline in bullion holdings since the beginning of the year.

Holdings in the GLD declined by 2.43 tonnes compared to a decline of .71 tonnes in the previous week.  Total holdings have declined by 4.4% or 56.71 tonnes since the start of the new year.  The GLD currently holds 1,224.01 tonnes or 39.35 million ounces of gold valued at $53.9 billion.

The price of the GLD has traded between $128 and $139 since last October after running up from approximately $110 from the start of 2010.   The GLD was originally launched in November 2004 when the price of gold was trading at $445 per ounce.

Silver holdings in the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 41.01 tonnes over the past week compared to a decline in the previous week of 38.38 tonnes.  The year to date decline of 551.35 tonnes represents a 5% drop in silver holdings.

There is no direct correlation between SLV holdings and the price of the SLV due to the mechanism by which shares are created or redeemed by the Trust via Authorized Participants.  The Trust is structured so that the value of the iShares reflects the price of silver owned by the trust.  The price of an iShare should closely track the price of one ounce of silver, less the Trust's expenses.

The SLV's closing price of $29.96 on February 16th is only slightly below the all time high of $30.40 reached at the beginning of the year.  Since 2010, the price of silver almost doubled from the $16 range to the current price of $30.67.

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