Patrick Heller of Liberty Coin Service in Lansing, Michigan, this week reports tightening supplies and delivery delays for gold and silver bullion products. "Perhaps the most notable premium increase is in earlier-dated U.S. silver American eagles. The 1996-dated coins, the lowest-mintage year, were already trading at premium prices. Now other dates such as 1986- and 1994-dated coins have developed significant premiums. The primary distributors have apparently already sold out this week's first release of [2013] silver eagles. Those now wanting to make a purchase may have to wait until the next release to take delivery."
Heller's report is posted at Numismaster here:
http://numismaster.com/ta/numis/Article.jsp?ad=article&ArticleId=26340
