Tomorrow, June 6, the United States Mint releases the 2024-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle. This 1-ounce, .999 fine silver coin comes from the Mint’s West Point facility and continues the uncirculated Silver Eagle series, which dates back to 2006.
No mintage or product limit is stated for this coin made for collectors. However, the U.S. Mint indicates an initial household order limit of 10 coins per household for the first 24-hour sales period.
Tens of thousands of these Silver Eagles are sold annually, with individual sales through June 2 listed as follows:
- 138,268 for the 2023 coin,
- 164,601 for the 2022 coin, and
- 174,943 for the 2021 coin.
Coin Designs
All American Silver Eagles, whether this uncirculated edition, those in collector proof quality, or the investor-intended bullion version, bear the same obverse (heads side) design. This design features Adolph A. Weinman’s classic Walking Liberty image, a portrayal of Liberty that first appeared on half-dollars from 1916 to 1947 and has since been a favorite among collectors.
Liberty is shown in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag. Her right hand is extended while her left hand holds branches of laurel and oak. Despite appearing on the obverse since the series was introduced, slight enhancements were made to the image in 2021 utilizing U.S. Mint historical assets and modern-day technology to better render Weinman’s original intention.
Obverse inscriptions read “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2024.”
2021 also saw a completely new reverse design for the program, with artwork created by U.S. Mint artist Emily Damstra and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso. The design depicts an eagle as it approaches a landing, carrying an oak branch, as if to add it to a nest."
Reverse inscriptions read: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “1 OZ. FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
Each coin features an enhanced security measure with a reeded edge variation.
Coin Specifications
| Denomination: | $1 |
| Finish: | Uncirculated |
| Composition: | 99.9% Silver |
| Weight: | 1.000 troy oz. (31.103 grams) |
| Diameter: | 1.598 inches (40.60 mm) |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | West Point – W |
Ordering
Starting at noon ET on June 6th, the 2024-W Uncirculated American Silver Eagle can be ordered for $76 from the Mint’s online store for American Eagle coins. This price remains unchanged from last year’s uncirculated Silver Eagle.
