In 1986, the American Silver Eagle and the Gold Eagle were designated as the official bullion coins of the United States. Fast forward to 2006, and the United States Mint was poised to commemorate the significant anniversary of these cherished coins. This proof coin boasts 1 oz of .999 pure silver and carries a face value of $1 (USD). Mark the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle series with the 2006-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin, now available at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a special display box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Limited proof mintage of 1,092,477 coins in 2006!
• Honors the 20th Anniversary of the American Silver Eagle program!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Showcases the iconic Walking Liberty on the obverse.
• Features the heraldic eagle on the reverse.
• Distinguished by the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint.

Each 2006-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle is available here with its US Mint presentation box. The coins are encapsulated within and come with a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint.

Obverse

The obverse of these 2006-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin continued to feature the timeless image of Walking Liberty. This image was created in 1916 by Adolph A. Weinman for the US half dollar.

Reverse

John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle retained its central position on the reverse design of the 2006-W 1 oz Proof Silver Eagle. The image shows the American bald eagle with the US national shield, the arrows of war, and the olive branch of peace.

History

The year 2006 held special significance for the American Silver Eagle program. It marked the 20th anniversary, prompting the United States Mint to escalate production. The standard bullion coins experienced an increase of nearly 2 million, with an additional 200,000 Proof American Silver Eagle coins struck. These mintage figures stood as the second-largest in the program’s history to date. The surge in production for the proof version in 2006 remains the most substantial one-year increase in the program’s 30-year history. The West Point Mint played a vital role, striking three versions of the American Silver Eagle regularly to meet the increasing demand. Notably, the reverse proof available in 2006 was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

Ordering

For any inquiries, feel free to contact BGASC at 888-992-4272. Our team is also available through live web chat or via email. We’re here to assist you!