US Mint Sales: 1776-2026 Gold Coins Lead as Prices Ease

U.S. Mint numismatic demand remains solid for 2026 gold coins, with the 1776~2026-W Proof American Gold Buffalo leading weekly sales at 11,933 units after rising 865 on the week. The coin has been repriced several times and is now listed at $5,440, down from a $5,640 peak, suggesting price elasticity is still influencing end-demand even as the semiquincentennial program draws buyers in. Silver also remains a strong retail draw: the 2026 Congratulations Set, which contains the 2026-P Proof Silver Eagle, climbed to 59,993 units, or 99.99% of its mintage cap, after adding 378 in the latest week. The set has been intermittently available after selling out quickly on launch, underscoring persistent scarcity in lower-mintage Mint products. The broader read-through is mixed for precious metals: this is positive for retail/collector appetite in gold and silver, but it is not a direct signal for wholesale bullion demand, ETF flows, or exchange-market positioning. Near term, the key watch is whether further price cuts on proof gold products sustain sales momentum, and whether remaining 2026 semiquincentennial releases keep absorbing inventory without a larger demand slowdown.