The U.S. Mint has once again halted the sale of Gold Coins due to rapidly increasing Gold Prices.

The U.S. Mint first suspended sales on Sept 13 by halting sales of “W” uncirculated gold American Eagles and bulk sales of four-coin gold American Eagle proof sets. These have yet to be re-offered.

This week the Mint once again suspended sales of certain coins when all Platinum “W” uncirculated American Eagle were pulled from the market.

A message on the U.S. Mint website read: “Due to the increasing market value of platinum, the American Eagle Platinum Uncirculated Coins are temporarily unavailable while pricing for this option can be adjusted; therefore, no orders can be taken at this time.” The OLD Price was : $1,489.95

On October 9th sales of American Buffalo Gold Proofs were suspended.

Statement from U.S. Mint website: "Due to the increasing market value of gold, the American Buffalo Gold Proof One Ounce Coin is temporarily unavailable while pricing for this option can be adjusted; therefore, no orders can be taken at this time.” The OLD price for the Proof Gold Buffalo’s was : $825.95. Gold bullion was trading in the $730s per ounce when Buffalo coin sales were suspended.




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