The Awaited 2024-W Proof American Silver Eagle Now Available

With hundreds of thousands sold each year, the United States Mint today released one of the most sought after products in its annual line-up: the 2024-W Proof American Silver Eagle.

This proof coin, made from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, went on sale at Noon ET for $80, with an initial household order limit of 25 set by the U.S. Mint. Proofs showcase mirror-like backgrounds and frosted designs, representing the Mint’s highest-quality finish.

"Introduced in 1986, the popular and now-iconic United States Mint American Eagle Silver Proof Coins are collector versions of the official American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins," describes the U.S. Mint on its website page dedicated to the coin.

Collectors highly covet these West Point Mint-struck coins. Below, you’ll find the annual sales figures for recent issues:

• 2023 – 436,374 sold
• 2022 – 497,507 sold
• 2021 Type 2 – 300,096 sold
• 2021 Type 1 – 299,898 sold

These numbers only include the individually packaged and sold editions. They do not include those sold in other variations such as Congratulations Sets, like the 2024 version also debuting today, bulk options sold to dealers, or those produced at the San Francisco Mint.

American Silver Eagle Coin Designs

Since their introduction in 1986, American Silver Eagles have carried Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty design on the obverse (heads side). This iconic image, originally seen on the half dollar coins minted from 1916 to 1947, has become one of the most beloved designs among coin enthusiasts. It depicts Liberty in full stride, wrapped in the American flag, extending her right hand, and holding laurel and oak branches in her left.

In 2021, the Mint revisited its original historical assets to faithfully recreate Adolph A. Weinman’s original vision and intricate details for the obverse of the coins, even including his traditional artist mark. This is why the earlier sales figures distinguish between a Type 1 version and a Type 2 version for 2021. The Type 1 featured the design used by the Mint since 1986, which was subsequently replaced by the Type 2 design.

Inscriptions on the obverse read "LIBERTY," "2024," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."

Also in 2021, the U.S. Mint completely replaced the reverse (tails side) design of its American Silver Eagle program, and this design has been retained since. It depicts an eagle approaching a landing, clutching an oak branch as if to add it to a nest.

Reverse inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR."

A reeded edge variation is found on the coin as an anti-counterfeit measure.

Coin Specifications: Proof American Silver Eagle

Ordering

The 2024-W Proof American Silver Eagle may be ordered directly from this U.S. Mint product page.

Each coin is encapsulated and placed in a clamshell within a black presentation box, accompanied by a U.S. Mint certificate of authenticity."

This coin has no mintage.