2021-W $1 1-oz Silver American Eagle Type 1 “Congratulations Set” Proof NGC PF70UC First Day of Issue w/Blue Foil Core & 35th Anniversary Label

Congratulations Are In Order for the Final Heraldic Eagle Design

Each year, the United States Mint packages its Silver Eagles into an array of celebratory cards that can be used as gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other events. One of the most popular gift packs is the “Congratulations Set” that can be used for almost any occasion. For 2021, the initial release of these Proof coins struck at the West Point Mint comes in numbers that pale in comparison to the regular-issue proofs produced at West Point. Just 39,997 of these coveted Congratulations Proofs were struck — that’s about 90% fewer than the 327,440 regular-issue proofs. What’s more, the 2021 “Congratulations Set” Silver Eagle Proofs sold out at the mint within seconds!

Final Release of John Mercanti’s Popular Design

In addition to the low mintage, another reason for the rapid sell-out is that these 2021-dated Silver Eagles will be the final go-round for John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle design. The U.S. Mint had announced early in 2020 that it would be replacing the design in 2021. Mint officials also confirmed that they would begin its production run of 2021 dated Silver Eagles with John Mercanti’s original reverse design and complete the 2021 run with the new reverse design. This coin has been classified by numismatists as a Type-1 Silver Eagle to note that it bears the original Mercanti Heraldic Eagle Reverse design. This represents a monumental year for the Silver Eagle Series with a first and a last in the same year of the Mint’s most popular coin!

High-Grade Silver Eagles Ready for Your Collection

Struck in one troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% silver, this legal tender one-dollar coin showcases the best of American artistry and craftsmanship. In fact, each 2021-W Silver Eagle Type 1 “Congratulations Set” Proof available in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections — showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended.

In addition, NGC has certified that these Silver Eagles are First Day of Issue (FDI) coins, a designation that they were received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository by the release date or on the business day within 24 hours of the official release date. Collectors seek out these coins because they are produced with new dies and considered to have sharper strikes and deeper mirrors than those that are struck later. Also, the population of coins labeled First Day of Issue is only a fraction of the total mintage. Plus, each coin will come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a blue foil display core and a special 35th Anniversary label.

There’s no better way to celebrate life’s greatest moments than with America’s favorite Silver Dollar. When you want to send your best, get a little help from Lady Liberty!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• WEINMAN’S CLASSIC WALKING LIBERTY . . .— Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic Walking Liberty design first made its debut on the 1916 half dollar, lasting three decades before bowing out in 1947. In 1986, this iconic image was reborn for the Silver Eagle with her exquisitely detailed beauty remaining on the coin ever since.
• . . . PAIRED FOR THE FINAL TIME WITH JOHN MERCANTI’S HERALDIC EAGLE! – This coin's stoic and symbolic heraldic eagle was created by designer John Mercanti — the most prolific coin and medal designer in United States Mint history! This will be the LAST time the U.S. Mint will use this design and will replace it with a new reverse later in 2021.
• EXPERTLY STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – The craftspeople of the U.S. Mint are known around the world for their skill and attention to detail. It's this talent that transforms each one-ounce planchet of 99.9% fine silver into beautiful pieces of numismatic art.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Each 2021 American Silver Eagle is $1 United States of America legal tender, as seen on the coin's reverse where it is engraved with the words ONE DOLLAR.
• PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2021-W One-Ounce Silver Eagle has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition.
• TYPE 1 DESIGNATION – This coin was given the Type-1 pedigree to note that it bears the original Mercanti Heraldic Eagle Reverse design.
• KEY FIRST DAY OF ISSUE CERTIFICATION – NGC has certified your proof is a First Day of Issue (FDI) coin, independent authentication that your Silver Eagle was released by the mint during the premier day of the series’ issue. It will come housed in an acrylic holder with a blue foil display core and a 35th Anniversary label.
• SOLD-OUT LIMITED EDITION – Just 39,997 of these 2021-W Silver American Eagle Type 1 “Congratulations Set” Proofs were struck, a number that represents only about 10% of the regular-issue proofs produced at the West Point Mint — and they are completely sold out at the Mint.