Sellout Nears for 1999 Proof Sets and SBA Bags
Washington, D.C. - Director Philip N. Diehl today announced that the U.S. Mint has lifted household order limits on the 1999 Silver Proof Set, allowing unlimited sales of the last numismatic set this year featuring the 50 State Quarters.
“The phenomenal popularity of the 50 State Quarters has made it a challenge to make our product available to all Americans as fairly as possible,” said Diehl. “Consistent with our policy throughout the year, we’ve kept a close eye on sales volume and the pace of sales, and now feel everyone has had a chance to purchase at least two of these beautiful sets,” Diehl said.
The Mint four times this year has increased or lifted household order limits on products after initially restricting sales to allow all customers an opportunity to buy those products before they sellout. This included the Delaware and Pennsylvania Commemorative Covers; the 9- and 5-Coin Proof Sets and Uncirculated Set; the Coin & Die Sets and 1999 Susan B. Anthony Proof Coins; and now the 9-Coin Silver Proof Set.
As of December 14, Silver Proof Set sales had reached 463,900 sets, or 58 percent of expected production. Total sales of the 9-Coin Proof Set had reached 2,140,000, or 85 percent of expected production. Sales of the 1999 Uncirculated Set had reached 1,056,000 sets, or 70 percent of expected production.
The Mint also announced the sellout of all 50 State Quarters Coin and Die Sets. More than 90 percent of the remaining 1000-coin and 25-coin bags of Susan B. Anthony Dollars have been sold, with a sellout expected in the next two weeks.
To order the 1999 Silver Proof Sets and other coin products call 1-800-USA-MINT or visit the Mint’s website at www.USMINT.gov.
Expedited orders can be placed by calling 1-800-USA-MINT for an additional cost of $10.00. Expedited orders are available only via 1-800-USA-MINT.
Proof Silver & Fractional Gold Eagles Sold Out; 4-Coin Sets Still Available
Washington, D.C. - The United States Mint today announced that many of the items in the Mint’s annual holiday catalog had sold out before December 1 and that many other items were nearing sellout status.
“The huge popularity of the 50 States Quarters and the emergence of the U.S. Mint as one of the nation’s top Internet e-tailers has created a run on our products that is both gratifying and challenging,” said U.S. Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. “Collectible coins that are usually available into the New Year have sold out by December 1st this year, and other items will be gone soon. This is the last chance for many of these products.”
50 State Quarters products that have sold out include:
* All 50 State Quarters Horseshoe Key Rings
* All 50 State Quarters Leather Fob and Key Rings
* All 50 State Quarters Sterling Silver Pendants
* All 50 State Quarters Golf Divot Tools
* 50 State Quarters Paperweights
The following 50 State Quarters products are still available as of December 1:
* Sterling Silver Bookmarks - All states
* 5-Coin 50 State Quarters Proof Sets
* 50 State Quarters Coin & Die Sets - more than 90% sold!
* 1999 Nine Coin Proof Set - nearly 85 percent sold out!
*1999 Silver Proof Set - more than 50% sold!
* The Official 50 State Quarters Collectors Map
Other sold out Mint products include:
* The Silver Proof American Eagle
* The 1999 Holiday Ornament
* The one ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce, and tenth-ounce Proof Gold American Eagles
* 1000-coin bags of 1999 SBA dollars, Denver mintmark
While fractional Proof Gold American Eagles are sold out, the popular Four-Coin sets remain available. Bags of 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins have also proved popular: 1000-coin bags of Philadelphia mint mark coins and 100-coin bags from both Denver and Philadelphia are more than 90% sold out.
Collectors and gift-givers interested in these items should place orders as soon as possible on the Mint’s website at www.USMINT.gov or call 1-800-USA-MINT. Shipping and handling is free with Internet orders.