2011-W $50 Gold Eagle May Have The Lowest Mintage
Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jaime Hernandez
On Tuesday January 17, 2012, the Mint sold out all 2011-W $50 Uncirculated Gold Eagles. Based off the latest Mint sales figures, the Mint had last sold a total of 8,810 coins.
If the sales figures hold true, this would make it the lowest mintage Gold Eagle in the entire series. 
The Mint currently produces three different versions of Gold Eagles. It offers a Bullion Uncirculated coin without a mint mark. Then it produces a Proof version with a “W” mint mark. Finally, since 2006 it began producing a Collector Uncirculated version with a “W” mint mark (with the exception of not being produced in 2009 and 2010).
The 2011-W $50 Uncirculated Gold Eagle first went on sale on May 05, 2011 at an issue price of $1778. if purchased directly from the U.S. Mint.
More than likely, that price was a steal since the coins may very well end up as having the lowest mintage in the entire Gold Eagle series.
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