GFN – WASHINGTON: Rumors circulating on X this week that certain entities are restricting U.S. coin sales have not been confirmed by the U.S. Mint or the Treasury, but the chatter has coincided with reports of tighter dealer allocations and uneven retail availability across parts of the bullion market.

2026 Proof Silver Eagle is delayed from January to late February (Feb. 26, 2026)

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Shortages have also affected government mints. The U.S. Mint delayed the release of its 2026 American Silver Eagle coin from January to February 26. The 1-ounce proof coin will be sold in limited quantities, and subscriptions are already sold out.

The U.S. Mint has issued no statement announcing new limits on Silver Eagle or other coin sales, and its official product pages show no broad policy changes. Market participants say, however, that some downstream distributors and retailers have adjusted inventory policies, delivery timelines, or per-customer limits, citing elevated prices, procurement uncertainty, and thin wholesale availability. Similar adjustments have been reported intermittently in recent years during periods of strong demand or supply disruption.