The United States Mint will begin sales of the final American Eagle silver Proof coin with the inaugural Reverse today. The 2021-W silver proof will be available starting at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. The price of the coin is $73.00.
The Heraldic design of the Reverse will be replaced later this year by a new design. That means that the Mint will be releasing another 2021-W American Eagle Silver Proof later in the year with that new design. As for this one, it is the last opportunity to pick up a proof with the original design from the Mint.
After 35 years, the reverse of this iconic coin is getting a makeover later this year—don’t miss your chance to purchase the final edition of the American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (W) with its original reverse design! Serious collectors, this is your opportunity to complete your collection with the last of this original design minted at the West Point Mint.
The obverse (heads) features Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left.
The reverse features a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon, and arrows in the left.
Each coin bears the “W” mint mark reflecting its striking at the West Point.
Mint and is packaged in a blue velvet, satin-lined presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
The American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin is a collector version of the official United States Mint American Eagle One Ounce Silver Bullion Coin.
United States Mint
This final Proof of the original American Eagle silver coin will be limited. Only 327,440 will be produced and there is a household limit of 99. These likely will sell faster-than-normal so readers are encourage to either sign up for the Enrollment Program for the coin to assure you get one or use the Remind Me feature to get a text reminder when sales begin.
If you are enrolled in the Enrollment Program, check your email. You likely have been notified that your order has been confirmed.