The 2009 Mint Set, with eight Lincoln pennies in a copper alloy, is a huge hit with collectors. The US Mint reports 94,165 additional have been ordered since the sales figures were report last week, making 392,007 its total for the first 11 days on the market.
Sales for the Mint Silver Proof Set, however, were trimmed back. 520,059 is the new total, a shortage of 1,001 compared to last week's total of 521,060. The Mint does not provide an explanation as to such declines, although such a number could be attributed to cancellations or returns.
Many collectors are expecting a blockbusting launch for the upcoming Lincoln Coin & Chronicles Set. Sales begin tomorrow, noon Eastern Time, and only 50,000 will be available. There's a one per household limit, but that won't deter a quick sellout -- at least that seems to be the thought of many collectors. Time will tell.
The following table includes the latest US Mint sales figures for sets and products that include a 2009 Lincoln Cent:
US Mint Coin Sales Figures: 2009 Lincoln Cents |
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Old
Sales |
New Sales
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Unit Change
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%
Increase |
Notes
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| Lincoln Cent Proof Set | 138,289 | 145,813 | 7,524 | 5.4% | Sales Began Aug. 26 |
| Log Cabin Two-Roll Set | 96,000 | 96,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
NLA*
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| Rail Splitter Two Roll Set | 300,000 | 300,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
NLA*
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| Professional Life Two Roll Set | 232,031 | 233,849 | 1,818 | 0.8% |
Sales Began Aug. 13
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| 2009 US Mint Proof Set | 1,158,246 | 1,164,652 | 6,406 | 0.6% | |
| 2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set | 521,060 | 520,059 | -1,001 | -0.2% | |
| 2009 US Mint Uncirculated Set | 297,842 | 392,007 | 94,165 | 31.6% |
Sales Began Oct. 1 |
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*NLA - No Longer Available. Coin sales figures above have an "as of date" of October 11. |
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The latest and historical figures may always be found at 2009 Lincoln Cent Sales.
