The next big thing... 30th Anniversary Silver Eagle set?

GOWYO · January 25, 2012 12:47AM

With all the talk on the boards about the 25th set I pose a question to the esteemed members here.

What's the next big thing from the mint? Is it the silver eagle annual sets that are proposed only? Is it the palladium eagles? 2012 burnished gold eagle maybe? Or do we have to wait five years for the already anticipated 30th anniversary set? I have my opinions but I'd love to hear yours!

RYK · January 25, 2012 12:50AM

It's looking more and more like the 25th and a half Anniversary set.

OPA · January 25, 2012 12:52AM

Fractional MS Gold & Platinum Eagles may make a comeback. Big drop in demand for PM's

Overdate · January 25, 2012 12:55AM

Based on a recent Mint survey, there is the possibility of limited-mintage annual sets of Silver Eagles. If this occurs, we won't be waiting five years for the next big thing.

GOWYO · January 25, 2012 12:57AM

<< Based on a recent Mint survey, there is the possibility of limited-mintage annual sets of Silver Eagles. If this occurs, we won't be waiting five years for the next big thing. >>

This is what I was referring to when I stated the annual silver eagle sets.... but they are yet to be confirmed that they will be minted unless I missed something...

GOWYO · January 25, 2012 2:51AM

Anyone?

BringMeDown · January 25, 2012 2:57AM

<< Based on a recent Mint survey, there is the possibility of limited-mintage annual sets of Silver Eagles. If this occurs, we won't be waiting five years for the next big thing. >>

I think the "limited mintage" will be well over 100,000 since the mint got a lot of complaints from the 25th set.

ModernCoin · January 25, 2012 3:07AM

<< Anyone? >>

Take a deep breath and relax GOWYO

. No need to bump a thread after a couple hours because no one has checked their crystal ball yet to tell you what next year's "winners" are. Seriously though, no one here knows what will be a hit next year so I'm not sure what kind of answer you're looking for. The 25th sets last year were a easy win given the low mintage and foolishly high (at five) ordering limit per household. As of right now the mint hasn't told us about anything like that for 2012 (though that survey makes it clear something may be offered).

Just do what I do... Read the mint sales reports *every* week and watch the numbers. Learn which series can be sold into 2013 and which will go dark at the end of the year. Study what happened in recent mint history and which lines have succeeded and which haven't lived up to the hype. Pay attention to the 2011 coins that they're still offering right now as once they go to back-order odds are they're done (eg. unc Eliza Johnson). Lastly if you haven't already you really should buy Eric Jordan's fantastic book on modern coins:

Modern-Commemorative-Coins-Invest-Tomorrow

drei3ree · January 25, 2012 3:07AM

I know the survey asked for mintage suggestions, but the rumors have been about a 3-coin annual set with household limit of 5 and mintage of 300,000.

NewParadigm · January 25, 2012 3:08AM

When I took the survey, it asked what mintage limit you would like. I chose the smallest. i think it was 50,000, maybe 70,000.

coasterfan · January 25, 2012 3:08AM

I suspect we'll be getting a herd of stampeding buffalos in 2013 to commemorate the 100th anniversary.

drei3ree · January 25, 2012 3:12AM

I believe much of the ambiguity centers around the design of the 3 coins. I believe a high-relief ASE would be a GIANT success and I'm always a fan of the RP. I do believe the annual set would be a positive for the ASE series and previous key issues.

Timbuk3 · January 25, 2012 3:14AM

My guess is the mint will continue on and on and on..................!!!

drei3ree · January 25, 2012 3:15AM

<< I suspect we'll be getting a herd of stampeding buffalos in 2013 to commemorate the 100th anniversary. >>

I'm sure you're right...fractionals, an RP buff, a 3-coin set of silver, gold and platinum or palladium?

BringMeDown · January 25, 2012 3:18AM

looks like Mr. Mercanti has a lot more labels to sign

RichR · January 25, 2012 3:19AM

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So that by then we'll already have 5,000 posts!

Absolution · January 25, 2012 3:24AM

I think the next biggest thing will be the palladium coins but it will either be short because it is new so value stays low or it gets popular and everyone wants the first one

CoinMaster1229 · January 25, 2012 3:30AM

I Think the mint should reopen carson city

scotty1419 · January 25, 2012 3:31AM

With what happened with the 20th and 25th anniversary sets I doubt there'll be nearly the same opportunity for resellers - there'll be way too much expectation built in and the mint will likely take advantage of that - if it doesnt kill off any excitement/desirability before then with new 'special issues'.

rodzm · January 25, 2012 4:34AM

With these proposed special yearly sets do you guys think a 30th Ann set will be special??? I highly doubt it.Hell with the chances of all these special sets the mint may not make a 30th annibversary but rather makea 50th anniversary for those of us who may make it. Doubt there will be a 30th Anni Set

ricko · January 25, 2012 5:05AM

I think an ASE ultra high relief would be the dynamite product of the year... no plans that I know of, just basing my opinion on years of collector observations. Cheers, RickO

RYK · January 25, 2012 5:15AM

<< I think an ASE ultra high relief would be the dynamite product of the year... no plans that I know of, just basing my opinion on years of collector observations. Cheers, RickO >>

I agree. I would load up the truck (if I could get through on the phone

).

Cakes · January 25, 2012 5:18AM

<< looks like Mr. Mercanti has a lot more labels to sign

>>

That is great

pf70collector · January 25, 2012 5:22AM

think an ASE ultra high relief would be the dynamite product of the year... no plans that I know of, just basing my opinion on years of collector observations. Cheers, RickO

I wonder if they have to make it half the size and double thick to get the ultra high relief surface. Would be interesting if they did. Or maybe 3/4 the size. Kind of like a fractional ASE. Or better yet why not do a 4 piece fractional set.

57loaded · January 25, 2012 5:33AM

<< think an ASE ultra high relief would be the dynamite product of the year... no plans that I know of, just basing my opinion on years of collector observations. Cheers, RickO

I wonder if they have to make it half the size and double thick to get the ultra high relief surface. Would be interesting if they did. Or maybe 3/4 the size. Kind of like a fractional ASE. Or better yet why not do a 4 piece fractional set. >>

maybe just a high relief, the 1921 Peace was not different in size as an example

drei3ree · January 25, 2012 6:38AM

I can't get excited about fractional ASE's...

BAJJERFAN · January 25, 2012 6:48AM

i heard that the mint was going to reissue the Morgan series in biz, proof and reverse proof struck from pure copper.

GOWYO · January 25, 2012 11:48PM

<< i heard that the mint was going to reissue the Morgan series in biz, proof and reverse proof struck from pure copper. >>

Hard to read sarcasm in text... but I assume this is dripping with it!

The next big thing... 30th Anniversary Silver Eagle set?

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