WASHINGTON — The United States Mint announced several exciting new initiatives for 2014. Avid coin collectors and casual shoppers alike can look forward to cost savings through reduced prices and subscription discounts on certain products in the new year. The United States Mint also published its lineup of products scheduled for 2014.
“On the heels of our free holiday shipping promotion, the United States Mint is offering additional ways for our new and existing customers to save on our products,” said United States Mint Deputy Director Richard A. Peterson.
Online Subscription Program Discounts
To encourage customers to shop its online catalog at www.usmint.gov/catalog, and sign up for its subscription service, the United States Mint will offer a ten percent discount on products ordered through its Online Subscription Program. Available on a trial basis, the ten percent discount promotion will apply to both new and existing subscriptions. The following products are eligible for the discount promotion:
- United States Mint Proof Set®
- United States Mint Silver Proof Set®
- United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set®
- American Eagle Silver Proof and Uncirculated Coins
- United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™
- United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set™
- United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set™
- United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™
- America the Beautiful Quarters Uncirculated Coin Set™
- America the Beautiful Quarters Circulating Coin Set™
- America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™
- America the Beautiful Quarters Three–Coin Set™
- American Presidency $1 Coin Cover Series
The discount will be taken off the regular retail price of the subscription prior to the addition of the $4.95 shipping and handling fee. Full retail prices will still apply to products not purchased through a subscription.
Cost Savings on Silver Products
Additionally, the United States Mint will continue to offer reduced prices on silver products. Due to the cost reduction in silver earlier this year, the United States Mint will continue to share the savings with customers on silver products including American Eagle Silver Proof and Uncirculated Coins, silver proof sets, and the America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set™.
2014 Product Schedule
Part of the United States Mint’s commitment to customers is providing as much product information as possible to help them make buying decisions. To that end, the bureau has released on–sale dates for its 2014 products. The 2014 Product Schedule is available at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog. It will be updated as information changes and products are added.
Part of the United States Mint’s commitment to customers is providing as much product information as possible to help them make buying decisions. To that end, the bureau has released on–sale dates for its 2014 products. The 2014 Product Schedule is available at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog. It will be updated as information changes and products are added.
The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It 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 numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint’s numismatic programs are self–sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.