US Mint Silver Eagle Sales
The US Mint sold 275,000 oz of Silver Eagles in September 2026. Sales in 2026 to September total 9.73 million oz, 4% more than in the same months of 2025. The record year was 2015 (47.0 million oz); the biggest month January 2013 (7.50 million oz).
Sales by year since 1986
troy ounces · 2026 to SeptemberThe last 36 months
troy ounces a month2026 and 2025 Month by Month
Ounces sold.
| Month | Silver Eagles (oz) | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 275,000 | −52% |
| Aug 2026 | 210,000 | −51% |
| Jul 2026 | 425,000 | +39% |
| Jun 2026 | 260,000 | −17% |
| May 2026 | 0 | −100% |
| Apr 2026 | 380,500 | −75% |
| Mar 2026 | 1,630,000 | +68% |
| Feb 2026 | 1,733,500 | +87% |
| Jan 2026 | 4,816,500 | +35% |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | −100% |
| Nov 2025 | 749,500 | −24% |
| Oct 2025 | 1,425,000 | −42% |
| Sep 2025 | 575,000 | −76% |
| Aug 2025 | 430,000 | −75% |
| Jul 2025 | 305,000 | −82% |
| Jun 2025 | 315,000 | −81% |
| May 2025 | 775,000 | −56% |
| Apr 2025 | 1,530,000 | −39% |
| Mar 2025 | 972,500 | −43% |
| Feb 2025 | 928,000 | −45% |
| Jan 2025 | 3,563,000 | −27% |
| Dec 2024 | 1,314,000 | +150% |
| Nov 2024 | 983,000 | −59% |
| Oct 2024 | 2,469,000 | −37% |
Year by Year Since 1986
Ounces sold and their value at the silver price (our estimate).
| Year | Silver Eagle | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (9 mo.) | 9,730,500 | +4% | $807 million |
| 2025 | 11,568,000 | −53% | $418 million |
| 2024 | 24,862,000 | 0% | $686 million |
| 2023 | 24,750,000 | +55% | $578 million |
| 2022 | 16,000,000 | −43% | $354 million |
| 2021 | 28,275,000 | −6% | $718 million |
| 2020 | 30,089,500 | +102% | $644 million |
| 2019 | 14,863,500 | −5% | $237 million |
| 2018 | 15,700,000 | −13% | $244 million |
| 2017 | 18,065,500 | −52% | $306 million |
| 2016 | 37,701,500 | −20% | $619 million |
| 2015 | 47,000,000 | +7% | $737 million |
| 2014 | 44,006,000 | +3% | $839 million |
| 2013 | 42,675,000 | +26% | $1.06 billion |
| 2012 | 33,742,500 | −15% | $1.05 billion |
| 2011 | 39,868,500 | +15% | $1.40 billion |
| 2010 | 34,662,500 | +20% | $698 million |
| 2009 | 28,766,500 | +47% | $424 million |
| 2008 | 19,583,500 | +98% | $286 million |
| 2007 | 9,887,000 | −1% | $134 million |
| 2006 | 10,021,000 | +19% | $116 million |
| 2005 | 8,405,000 | −13% | $63.3 million |
| 2004 | 9,617,000 | +5% | $64.1 million |
| 2003 | 9,153,500 | −13% | $45.5 million |
| 2002 | 10,475,500 | +19% | $48.3 million |
| 2001 | 8,827,500 | −3% | $38.6 million |
| 2000 | 9,133,000 | +1% | $45.1 million |
| 1999 | 9,008,500 | +109% | $46.7 million |
| 1998 | 4,320,000 | +19% | $22.9 million |
| 1997 | 3,636,000 | +5% | $18.5 million |
| 1996 | 3,466,000 | −24% | $17.4 million |
| 1995 | 4,590,000 | −17% | $23.4 million |
| 1994 | 5,540,500 | −6% | $28.1 million |
| 1993 | 5,890,000 | +6% | $25.0 million |
| 1992 | 5,544,000 | −20% | $21.7 million |
| 1991 | 6,952,000 | −4% | $27.7 million |
| 1990 | 7,247,000 | +18% | $34.6 million |
| 1989 | 6,166,000 | +5% | $34.6 million |
| 1988 | 5,869,000 | −38% | $38.0 million |
| 1987 | 9,420,000 | +85% | $65.0 million |
| 1986 | 5,096,000 | — | $27.6 million |
Biggest Months
The ten months with the most ounces sold.
| # | Month | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 2013 | 7,498,000 |
| 2 | January 2011 | 6,422,000 |
| 3 | January 2012 | 6,107,000 |
| 4 | January 2016 | 5,954,500 |
| 5 | October 2014 | 5,790,000 |
| 6 | January 2015 | 5,530,000 |
| 7 | July 2015 | 5,529,000 |
| 8 | March 2020 | 5,482,500 |
| 9 | March 2014 | 5,354,000 |
| 10 | January 2017 | 5,127,500 |
US Mint Silver Eagle Sales: FAQ
How many Silver Eagles did the US Mint sell in September 2026?
The US Mint sold 275,000 oz of Silver Eagles in September 2026, against 210,000 oz in August 2026 and 575,000 oz in September 2025. That ranks 404 of 489 months since 1986.
What do US Mint bullion sales measure?
The ounces the Mint sold to its Authorized Purchasers: the large dealers and banks that buy bullion coins directly from the Mint and resell them to coin shops and the public. The Mint does not sell bullion coins to the public itself (its collector "proof" and "uncirculated" coins are separate and not included). The figures show how much retail demand dealers expect, so they rise quickly when buyers rush in and can fall to near zero when demand is weak or the Mint is short of blanks.
What was the best year for US Mint Silver Eagle sales?
2015, with 47.0 million oz. The weakest full year was 1996 (3.47 million oz). Sales tend to jump in times of financial stress, such as 2008–2010 and 2020–2021.
How much is that worth in dollars?
At each month's average silver price, the 2026 sales so far are worth about $807 million, and 2025's about $418 million. This is our estimate of the metal value, not the Mint's revenue, which includes a premium over the metal price.
Where do the figures come from?
From the United States Mint's Bullion Sales report, which the Mint updates monthly and allows to be republished with the Mint cited as the source. Recent months can be revised. Values in dollars, changes and rankings are our calculations.
Source: United States Mint, Bullion Sales (monthly sales totals to Authorized Purchasers; the Mint updates them monthly and recent months can be revised). Figures to September 2026. Values in dollars, average prices, changes and rankings are Corgano's calculations; prices are monthly averages of COMEX front-month silver futures closes.
See also: silver mine production by country · silver coin melt values · silver COT report.
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