The following is a Press Release from Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) announcing that it will be offering special designations & labels for 2022-W American Eagle silver proof coins submitted for grading. The special designations and labels will include First Release designation as well Early Release for the coin and a special label for the Congratulations set which has the same coin.
The 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle will be released by the US Mint on April 14, 2022. The popular coin will be available individually and as part of the 2022 Congratulations Set.
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is celebrating the latest Silver Eagles by offering a variety of special designations and labels, including the NGC Early Releases and First Releases Labels as well as the West Point Mint Gold Star Label.
The coin’s obverse features the classic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman, which was refreshed in 2021. With advancements in the design and minting processes, the Silver Eagles now include more of Weinman’s original details.
The reverse, which was completely redesigned in 2021, displays an eagle as it approaches a landing. It was engraved by acclaimed medallic artist Michael Gaudioso, who signs certification labels exclusively for NGC. (2022-W Proof Silver Eagles certified with the NGC Michael Gaudioso Signature Label will be available through select retailers.)
The Early Releases and First Releases designations are available for coins received by NGC within the first 30 days of release. Coins from the Congratulations Set qualify for a “Congratulations Set” designation for no additional fee.
Submission Instructions
- Submit the coins under the Modern grading tier or higher.
- If you are submitting the 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle in the Congratulations Set, the coin must remain sealed in the original Mint shipping box to receive the set designation.
- If you would like Mint packaging returned, select “Return Mint Packaging” on the NGC Submission Form. The fee is $5, plus the cost of shipping.
The following designations are available for this coin:
| Designation options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Early Releases | +$12 | On the US submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| First Releases | +$12 | On the US submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here. |
| Congratulations Set | Free | The coin must be submitted in the sealed original Mint shipping box. |
The following labels are available for this coin:
| Label options | Fee | Directions |
|---|---|---|
 NGC Standard Brown #377 | Free | By default. Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form. |
 West Point Mint Gold Star #1238 | +$5 | Request West Point Mint Gold Star #1238 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $12 fee, if applicable.) |
 Early Releases #378 | Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$12) | Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. |
 First Releases #379 | Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$12) | Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form. |
Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at service@NGCcoin.com or 1-800-NGC-COIN (1-800-642-2646).
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Bulk submissions
NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.
For bulk submissions, contact Scott Heller at Sheller@NGCcoin.com or 941-360-3990.