The United States Mint has resumed sales for previously suspended silver numismatic products, with some at lower prices. An array of silver products had been suspended on September 26, 2011, following a sharp decline in the market price of silver.
Yesterday, sales of the 2010 and 2011 Silver Proof Sets and America the Beautiful Silver Proof Sets had resumed at the prices previously in effect.
Today, sales of the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle, 2011-W Uncirculated Silver Eagle, and America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins have resumed. These products reflect price decreases of .50 or .00 per ounce of silver content. A summary of the old price, the new price, and the change is included in the table below.
| Old Price | New Price | Change | |
| 2011 Proof Silver Eagle | 68.45 | 58.95 | -9.50 |
| 2011-W Unc Silver Eagle | 60.45 | 50.95 | -9.50 |
| ATB 5 oz. Silver Unc Coins | 279.95 | 229.95 | -50.00 |
I believe this is the first time that the US Mint has reduced the prices of silver numismatic products during the course of an offering.
On the other hand, they have increased prices of silver products during an offering. Most recently this took place for the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle, which had its price raised from .95 to .45 in early September. The decrease effective today, brings the price below the original price.
Thanks To Mint News Blog