25th Anniversary ASE set

JohnT58 · August 19, 2011 5:47AM

United States Mint Announces Plans to Issue American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin Set

WASHINGTON - United States Mint Deputy Director Richard A. Peterson today announced plans to issue a limited-edition five-coin set to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the popular American Eagle Coin Program. Peterson made the announcement at a coin forum held at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money® near Chicago.

The United States Mint American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin Set will include five one-ounce American Eagle Silver Coins:

* one proof coin from the United States Mint at West Point
* one uncirculated coin from the United States Mint at West Point
* one uncirculated coin from the United States Mint at San Francisco
* one reverse proof coin (frosted background with polished, mirror-like design elements/foreground) from the United States Mint at Philadelphia
* one bullion coin

All five coins will be mounted in one custom-designed, highly polished, lacquered hardwood presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The United States Mint plans to produce up to 100,000 American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin Sets with a household order limit of 5 sets in effect. The United States Mint expects to begin accepting orders in late October. A price has not been set. As with all products containing precious metals, pricing will be set as close as possible to the release date and is subject to change throughout the life of the program.

The United States Mint introduced the American Eagle Silver and Gold Programs in 1986. The obverse (heads side) design of the silver coins features a modern rendition of famed sculptor Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty. The Walking Liberty design was originally prepared and executed for the circulating half-dollar in 1916. The reverse (tails) design, by former United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti, features the heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

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.

Banemorth · August 19, 2011 5:49AM

Gah you money grubbing jerks! All you care about is making extra cash!

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I'm buying one.

DieClash · August 19, 2011 5:57AM

<< Gah you money grubbing jerks! All you care about is making extra cash!

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I'm buying one.

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LanLord · August 19, 2011 6:01AM

Interesting, but since they also minted PROOFs at Philly and SF during the run of this series, they should have added those as well and made it a 7 coin set.

I personally have always thought the SF PROOFs of the SAE series were the best looking coins the mint has ever released.

Each mint has produced coins with a different look to the frost, and SF had the most silky frost.

drei3ree · August 19, 2011 6:18AM

WOW, an RP and burnished "S" with mintage of 100,000!!! Gotta have it.

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 6:21AM

this is the one I heard the rumor about.

the 2 unc. will be mint marked S & W respectively
the bullion won't

as mentioned it will be in a case with a lid.

it will be long and thin with all the coins in one row.

Banemorth · August 19, 2011 6:22AM

<< this is the one I heard the rumor about.

the 2 unc. will be mint marked S & W respectively
the bullion won't

as mentioned it will be in a case with a lid.

it will be long and thin with all the coins in one row. >>

Shucks I was hoping it would be a square case with 2 on top, proof in the middle, two on the bottom.

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 6:22AM

<< Interesting, but since they also minted PROOFs at Philly and SF during the run of this series, they should have added those as well and made it a 7 coin set.

I personally have always thought the SF PROOFs of the SAE series were the best looking coins the mint has ever released.

Each mint has produced coins with a different look to the frost, and SF had the most silky frost. >>

I thought Philly made all the dies and shipped them out.

Is this wrong? A new practice? A stopped practice?

Tiggs2012 · August 19, 2011 6:26AM

Wow, an amazing set and with 2 key coins! (2011-S Unc and Reverse Proof). Who will want an unmarked bullion San Fran now when they can get an S marked one? Love the reverse proofs too. I know I'm in for 5 and it will be a crazy rush. Easy sellout in hours, just hope price of silver doesn't run up too high until then.

drei3ree · August 19, 2011 6:37AM

Sorry for anyone holding the 2006-P RP...better sell quick, there will be a steep price drop.

Bullsitter · August 19, 2011 6:44AM

I wonder who will be the first to obtain 10,000 sets even though its 5 per customer?..............................

DorkGirl · August 19, 2011 6:48AM

OPA · August 19, 2011 6:51AM

I'm in like Flint.....price? $350 - $400 range.

OPA · August 19, 2011 6:53AM

<< Sorry for anyone holding the 2006-P RP...better sell quick, there will be a steep price drop. >>

I suspect the apposite....should invigorate the rev. proofs... waiting for the Palladium one to be issued to complete the set.

coinsarefun · August 19, 2011 6:54AM

<< I'm in like Flint.....price? $350 - $400 range. >>

That's what I was thinking. I'm definitely in

drei3ree · August 19, 2011 6:55AM

<< I'm in like Flint.....price? $350 - $400 range. >>

I imagine they'll be pretty proud of their little presentation box...I'm gonna guess closer to $450 unless silver drops a lot, which is as unlikely as a quick turnaround in the world economy!

19Lyds · August 19, 2011 6:55AM

<< I'm in like Flint.....price? $350 - $400 range. >>

Possible. I'm thinking $450-$500.

JimDepot · August 19, 2011 7:41AM

I am in for 2 or 3 at $450 ea.

I wonder how many "sets" will be graded.

1 set = 5 coins shipping, grading fees, and first strike?

Maybe sealed mint boxes are the way to go?

myth · August 19, 2011 7:49AM

in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th.

myth · August 19, 2011 7:57AM

what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)??

MilesWaits · August 19, 2011 7:58AM

Let's see, what model of the past do we have to work from...hmmm....

100,000 mintage silver set, sound familair? I will be going in with the CC blazing.

I see dealers wanting all they can get.

Miles

Casman · August 19, 2011 8:23AM

<< what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)?? >>

Easy, it's say 25th Anniv. Set

19Lyds · August 19, 2011 8:26AM

<< what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)?? >>

It loos as if PCGS put 25th Year of Issue but its in Gold coloring at the Top of a Flag Label.

I expect 25th Anniversary Set in black text for the coins descriptions:

The generaic non-set 20th Anniversary Slab Labels looked like this:

Tiggs2012 · August 19, 2011 8:39AM

<< in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th. >>

probably only difference will be the date

19Lyds · August 19, 2011 8:40AM

<< what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)?? >>

Additionally, since the Proof, Bullion, Bullion S coins and hopefully the Burnished W coins are available "outside" the set, PCGS and possibly NGC will ONLY grade Mint Sealed Shipping Boxes with the 25th Anniversary Set labels. Exactly the same as the 20th Anniversary Sets.

19Lyds · August 19, 2011 8:47AM

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<< in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th. >>

probably only difference will be the date >>

What else is needed?

paladin · August 19, 2011 8:49AM

Buy 5, open 1. Rest go to the back of the closet, marked "Do not open. Send sealed to PCGS."

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 8:58AM

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<< what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)?? >>

Additionally, since the Proof, Bullion, Bullion S coins and hopefully the Burnished W coins are available "outside" the set, PCGS and possibly NGC will ONLY grade Mint Sealed Shipping Boxes with the 25th Anniversary Set labels. Exactly the same as the 20th Anniversary Sets. >>

from what I understand, the bullion will be a no mint mark bullion.

the 2 uncirculated (burnished) ones will both bear a mint mark, S & W.

I don't know if the upcoming Unc. ASE single will have what mint mark or marks.

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 9:00AM

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<< in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th. >>

probably only difference will be the date >>

What else is needed? >>

if they only sell a W mint marked Unc. ASE single this year, the set could cannabalize sales from the singles as people try to obtain both the W & S mint marked Unc. ASE versions.

This will be interesting.

OPA · August 19, 2011 9:01AM

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<< what are the grading companies going to do for labels since they put 25th ann. on this years already (talking about bullion and proof included in this set)?? >>

Additionally, since the Proof, Bullion, Bullion S coins and hopefully the Burnished W coins are available "outside" the set, PCGS and possibly NGC will ONLY grade Mint Sealed Shipping Boxes with the 25th Anniversary Set labels. Exactly the same as the 20th Anniversary Sets. >>

Please direct me to the Bullion S mint marked ASE's. The only ones I've seen, do not have a mint mark.

Bullsitter · August 19, 2011 9:05AM

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Thank you !!

Only 100 replies, I mostly read and learn and laugh.......

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 9:11AM

<< 

<< in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th. >>

probably only difference will be the date >>

I don't know where they will be made, but I hope they aren't made at West Point.

Coins101 · August 19, 2011 9:23AM

I'll buy one, or two, or . . .

fishcooker · August 19, 2011 9:28AM

Late October. Ack. Hope they don't Fedex them the day before a holiday again.

Bochiman · August 19, 2011 9:32AM

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<< Sorry for anyone holding the 2006-P RP...better sell quick, there will be a steep price drop. >>

I suspect the apposite....should invigorate the rev. proofs... waiting for the Palladium one to be issued to complete the set. >>

I'm with OPA on this as I think it will boost the 2006 reverse proofs a bit.

2 additional things:

* Can't wait to see the normal set of forum members that come out and say "I used 10 identities to get 50+ of them"....not even having their friends/families do it but doing it all themselves

* PCGS will be swamped with unopened boxes again (since some of these have been released already and won't qualify for set label/1st strike set label, otherwise).

And, like others, I think it will be in the $450-$500 range

(I miss the "Wow! I paid $100 for 3 oz of silver in a pretty box" days......)

coasterfan · August 19, 2011 9:39AM

Is it better to place a single order for five sets, or place five separate orders for one set so you have five sealed packages? Just trying to get all of my ducks in a row before this all goes down.

MsMorrisine · August 19, 2011 9:45AM

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<< Sorry for anyone holding the 2006-P RP...better sell quick, there will be a steep price drop. >>

I suspect the opposite....should invigorate the rev. proofs... waiting for the Palladium one to be issued to complete the set. >>

The palladium one won't be one it will be a series: the APdE series

That is only if the marketing study finds it feasible.

If the marketing study says "no go," then Not Even A Single 1 Year Only Coin would be made.

I think a 1 year only coin in Pd might sell if they used a strong design on it, however Congress would have to approve it as a 1 year only thing. (although I wonder if one could be minted under the Mint's numismatic authority. ??? I don't know.)

PS: considering no other country has a palladium coin series going now, I doubt it will make it past the marketing study.

CoinCrazyPA · August 19, 2011 10:02AM

I'm thinking also $450-$550, silver will probably over $50 and ounce by release date.

jmski52 · August 19, 2011 10:16AM

Welcome, JohnT!

This should be a nice set, but it appears that we are right back on that slippery slope of too many issues and too many varieties, issued as instant rarities at unconscionable premiums.

I'll probably buy my limit of 5.

Bochiman · August 19, 2011 10:47AM

Now, I wonder if they will do a gold set......last one was 3oz for $2400...imagine if they did on this time......ouch!

Coins101 · August 19, 2011 10:49AM

<< Now, I wonder if they will do a gold set......last one was 3oz for $2400...imagine if they did on this time......ouch! >>

I don't even want to imagine that cause I would have to get one, or two, or . . . .

keyman64 · August 19, 2011 10:56AM

I imagine this will be a very beautiful set. If silver spot is at $45 it sure would be nice if they keep the cost down to $300 but that surely wont happen. Greedy folks will likely price it $400+. Ugh! I'm not into the modern stuff but this should be a really nice set!

Coins101 · August 19, 2011 11:19AM

<< I imagine this will be a very beautiful set. If silver spot is at $45 it sure would be nice if they keep the cost down to $300 but that surely wont happen. Greedy folks will likely price it $400+. Ugh! I'm not into the modern stuff but this should be a really nice set! >>

They (the Fed's) do have to get some more money to spend somehow. Look at the price of the pucks and what was the price of silver then??????

myth · August 19, 2011 12:06PM

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<< in for 1 or 2 hope that do something to the revers to distinguish between 20th and 25th. >>

probably only difference will be the date >>

What else is needed? >>

anything...make it unique

Obiwancanoli · August 19, 2011 12:08PM

Count me in, too... I think I'll pick up more than one... and I agree it oughta be a 7-coin set as well... but THAT not likely to happen...

morgansforever · August 19, 2011 12:17PM

Any word on limits per house hold?
I'm in for as many as I can afford, need a job first

carew4me · August 19, 2011 12:22PM

My keeper set will be free after I flip the other 4

JapanJohn · August 19, 2011 12:40PM

No choice but to buy a set to keep my ASE collection 100% complete.

John

PinkFloyd · August 19, 2011 12:54PM

I'm in....no brainer. Sweet set.

AuAgPt · August 19, 2011 2:28PM

<< The United States Mint plans to produce up to 100,000 American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin Sets >>

Notta. Had this been 10-30K, sure. These mintages mean Coin Vault special! Sure wish they would have made some lower mintage gold and silver set. oh well I guess... --aap

PinkFloyd · August 19, 2011 3:13PM

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<< The United States Mint plans to produce up to 100,000 American Eagle 25th Anniversary Silver Coin Sets >>

Notta. Had this been 10-30K, sure. These mintages mean Coin Vault special! Sure wish they would have made some lower mintage gold and silver set. oh well I guess... --aap >>

Am I correct in my assertion that this set will be the only place to get the 2011 reverse proof ASE (and the SF ASE if it contains the 's' mark)?

A mintage of 100,000 is looooow for an ASE!

A 10-30k run would put the coin/s at sub 1995-w levels...

Bottom line: we likely have two low mintage ASEs coming out of this set. Mintages are relative and 100,000 is low for the ASE series. They made 250,000 of the 20th anniversary sets in 2006.

25th Anniversary ASE set

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