2003 First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins

Steve27

Anyone know the sales figures to-date?

LanLord

higher than I was hoping they would be.

I really like it when there are unpopular commems, those get real valauble.

291fifth

Numismatic News publishes the sales figures each week. As of Oct. 15 the numbers were:

$10 Gold: 17, 095 proof and 6,639 unc.
$1 Silver: 143,478 proof and 38,073 unc.
Clad half: 82,174 proof and 36,973 unc.

I'm not sure when the order cut-off date is. Anybody know?

Steve27

From the mint web site:

" The First Flight Centennial Commemorative Coins will begin sales on August 1, 2003. To qualify for pre-issue discount prices, orders must be postmarked or received by the United States Mint no later than September 26, 2003. These coins will remain on sale until July 31, 2004, or until a sell out occurs."

coinmickey

Yikes, I too thought sales would be lower, especially for the gold given the proces eh Mint charged.

But it would be nice if the Mint actually got around to sending my silver dollar one of these days- I only ordered it a month ago...and the same for the Platinum proofs- I ordered 2 over a month ago and still no coins. And I'm not going to get into the Wildlife Medals I have not received.

Does anyone know the story with this? Why doesn't the Mint simlpy tell you whether it's in stock or not? Or advise of a ship date instead of saying on the order history that it will "ship 10/1/03", etc.?

baccaruda

I ordered mine on the first day - still waiting for the Uncs. I got the proofs last week. I was excited to get them home, opened the package, and... ehh.

What's the next commem?

LanLord

I received my unc dollar about a week ago.

They are shipping out, just slowly I guess.

Steve27

Upcoming Commemorative Coins:

2004 Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Coin

Authorized by Public Law 105-331 dated October 31, 1998, the Thomas Alva Edison Commemorative Silver Dollar will be produced in commemoration of Thomas Alva Edison and the 125th anniversary of Edison's invention of the light bulb.

The design of the coin shall be emblematic of the light bulb and the many inventions made by Thomas A. Edison throughout his prolific life.

2004 Lewis and Clark Expedition Commemorative Coin

Public Law 106-126 authorizes the minting of a silver dollar to commemorate the bicentennial of the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

Coins produced under this act shall be emblematic of the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

baccaruda

thanks Steve -

You know that Lewis and Clark is going to be popular. Edison will depend on the design - you know they're going to screw it up.