What does US Mint backorder mean?

Back Order: When products are in “Back Order” status, this means that the product is available for sale, however there is no inventory in stock and a future ship date is displayed on our website. Products in this status can still be ordered online or through the Customer Contact Center.

How long does it take the US Mint to process an order?

1-2 days
The United States Mint processes all orders on a first-in, first-served basis. Once an order confirmation number is generated, the order is processed in the sequence it was received. Please allow 1-2 days for processing.

Why is the US Mint sold out?

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The United States Mint said on Tuesday it was unable to meet surging demand for its gold and silver bullion coins in 2020 and through January, due partly to pandemic-driven demand and plant capacity issues.

Are US mints still making coins?

The Federal Reserve continues to work with the U.S. Mint and others in the industry to keep coins circulating. Mint has been operating at full production capacity. In 2020, the Mint produced 14.8 billion coins, a 24 percent increase from the 11.9 billion coins produced in 2019.

Where does the US Mint ship from?

The United States Mint ships within the United States and the following United States territories: American Samoa, Guam, Marianas Islands, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands….International Shipping.

How do I cancel an order on mint?

You may cancel your order prior to processing by contacting Customer Service:

1. United States Customers: 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468)
2. Speech/Hearing Impaired Customers (TTY): 1-888-321-MINT (6468)
3. International Customers: 001-202-898-MINT (6468)

How Long Does US Mint take to refund?

When we receive your CNR, we will review your claim and provide resolution within four to six weeks. We are unable to process completed CNRs received more than 90 calendar days after the order shipment date.

How do I get a refund from Mint?

To return your product, you may visit your Order History and initiate a return online or Contact Customer Service. For your protection, we strongly recommend that you return your order by insured mail and save the receipt for your records. The United States Mint is not responsible for lost return shipments.

What is wrong with the US Mint?

The seemingly never-ending problems the Mint is experiencing suggests two serious problems: a leadership problem at the Mint, especially in the sales and marketing area, and to a lesser degree, a problem with testing packaging before releasing a product to Mint customers.

Did the US Mint close?

All United States Mint tours and stores, including those in Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Denver, are closed until further notice. Visit us at catalog.usmint.gov to purchase our products.

Is the Denver Mint still in operation?

The Denver Mint is a branch of the United States Mint that struck its first coins on February 1, 1906. The mint is still operating and producing coins for circulation, as well as mint sets and commemorative coins.

What coins will be on the National Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative?

The United States Mint’s National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative $5 gold, the $1 silver and one-half dollar clad coins will also be closely modeled after the Royal Australian Mint’s Southern Cross curved coins.

What kind of coins have the same obverse and reverse design?

The program includes a $5 gold coin, $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin with the same obverse and reverse designs. A public design competition decided the common obverse. The National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins have a shape such that the obverse is concave and the reverse is convex.

What was the first curved coin ever minted?

These are the first curved coins ever minted by the U.S. Mint. In 1973, the Mint did produce a curved Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Roberto Walker Clemente, the late Pittsburgh Pirates star right fielder.

What is a commemorative coin?

Commemorative coin programs are created by acts of Congress to honor a person, place, or event. Surcharges from the sales of these coins help fund a variety of organizations and projects that benefit the public. Commemorative coins are only available from the United States Mint for a limited time, as specified by public law.