The United States Mint had a quiet week with no new releases, which brought attention to recent products like the 2024-S Proof American Silver Eagle. This coin remained the top-selling item for the second week in a row. Collectors have been showing a lot of interest in this release.
In the previous report, the 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle had an initial sales total of 131,680 coins after just five days. Over the course of the next week, it sold an additional 24,123 coins, bringing the total to 156,803.
Breakdown of Sales for the 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle
Here’s how the sales break down:
- The individual option (product code 24EM) sold 123,883 coins, an increase of 4,883 from the previous week.
- The bulk option, where buyers can purchase 40 coins at a time (product code 24EM040), sold 32,727 coins, an increase of 20,240 coins from the previous report.
- There were also 823 bulk units sold, an increase of 506 from the prior week.
U.S. Mint’s Top Sellers of the Week
Here’s a list of the top-selling items from the U.S. Mint for the week ending August 18, 2024:
- 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle – (+4,883 to 123,883)
- 2024 Proof Set – (+2,347 to 253,683)
- 2024-P&D Celia Cruz Quarters Two-Roll Sets – (+1,020 to 3,912)
- 2024 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set – (+887 to 51,362)
- 2024 Silver Proof Set – (+731 to 139,403)
Other Sales Highlights
The U.S. Mint published sales data for 480 different products during this period. While some products saw an increase in sales, 62 out of 480 performed better than the previous week, down from 98 the week before.
There were 10 products that showed a decline in weekly sales, slightly more than the six reported the prior week. Fortunately, the decreases were small.
Latest Sales Data for Numismatic Products
| Product | Initial Sales | Latest Sales | Increase | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle | 131,680 | 156,803 | +24,123 | 18.3% |
| 2024 Proof Set | 251,336 | 253,683 | +2,347 | 0.93% |
| 2024 Silver Proof Set | 138,672 | 139,403 | +731 | 0.53% |
| 2024-P&D Celia Cruz Quarters Two-Roll Sets | 2,892 | 3,912 | +1,020 | 35.3% |
| 2024 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set | 50,475 | 51,362 | +887 | 1.76% |
Conclusion
The 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle continues to lead the U.S. Mint’s weekly sales with impressive numbers. Collectors are eager to get their hands on this iconic coin, as well as other popular products like the 2024 Proof Set and Celia Cruz Quarters. As the year progresses, it will be interesting to see how these coins perform in the market.
FAQ’s
What is the 2024-S Proof Silver Eagle?
It is a collectible version of the American Silver Eagle, featuring a proof finish and struck at the San Francisco Mint.
How many coins were sold so far?
As of the latest update, a total of 156,803 coins have been sold.
What other products are popular with collectors?
Other top-selling items include the 2024 Proof Set, Celia Cruz Quarters, and the 2024 American Innovation Dollar Proof Set.