Debuting today at noon ET, the United States Mint introduces the 2025 Congratulations Set, designed as a versatile gift option. Priced at $97, the set features this year’s edition of the popular proof American Silver Eagle, struck by the West Point Mint. This coin also becomes available separately today in traditional packaging.
The American Silver Eagle, a longtime collector favorite, showcases a proof finish with mirror-like backgrounds and frosted design elements. Each coin is struck from one ounce of .999 fine silver.
The packaging for the 2025 Congratulations Set features a sleek clamshell housed in a black presentation box adorned with the official U.S. Mint seal. The outer sleeve showcases a blue bow and ribbon design with the words "Congratulations Set," while the reverse includes "To" and "From" spaces for personalization. Completing the presentation is a certificate of authenticity, which details the coin’s specifications and offers space for a personalized message.
While hundreds of thousands of individually packaged proof Silver Eagles are sold annually, the Congratulations Set, first introduced in 2013, sells on a smaller scale but remains a popular choice. Recent sales figures for the set are as follows:
- 2024: 26,134
- 2023: 39,287
- 2022: 29,710
- 2021: 39,997
- 2020: 24,468
- 2019: 31,638
American Silver Eagles feature Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic depiction of Liberty on the obverse. This full-length figure, first seen on 1916–1947 half dollars, was revived for the Silver Eagle series in 1986. Liberty is portrayed in full stride, draped in the folds of the American flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. Surrounding inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2025."
The reverse of the coin showcases a design by Emily Damstra, depicting an eagle approaching a landing while carrying an oak branch, symbolizing strength and nurturing. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1 OZ. FINE SILVER," and "ONE DOLLAR."
Each coin also incorporates a reeded edge variation as an enhanced security feature.
American Silver Eagle Specifications
| Denomination: | $1 |
| Finish: | Proof |
| 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
The 2025 Congratulations Set is available for order from the U.S. Mint, with purchases starting at noon ET. Orders can be placed through the Mint’s online store page.
The product limit for this release is 55,000, with an initial household order limit of three sets. This year’s $97 price reflects an increase from last year’s starting price of $82.
Congratulations!!! We raised the price! – with love, the US Mint
From $75 to $97 in the span of 2 years.
Buy some certified classic coins (Gaudens, Morgans, Walkers….) online and you will feel better.
Cheers
Currently having a home built, so currently no new purchases are on the table, and all US mint procurements from the US Mint, by me, have ended, indefinitely. I take no pleasure in saying that.
For $2 more, you can get a Congratulations box. WOW! :-O
Recipient of gift – you’d a winner!
Purchaser of coin – YOU A SUCKA!!!!!!!
There’s still only $30 of Ag in each one, right?
Right.
$31.01 as of January 9th. But what’s a $1.01? How do they justify $65 over spot?
2024 Congrat set still for sale, so sales/mintage number will go up.
congratulations! you will probably need to wait 30 years for silver to catch up to what you paid for this.
It’s been over 45 years since we have seen silver over $40 an ounce ($49.45 Jan 17, 1980). I think it’s going to take a lot longer until we see $97 an ounce, unless something crazy happens.
VA Bob, you might be right about seeing silver at $97 an ounce someday. However, please note that the all time record high silver price was hit on April 28, 2011, with silver spot price reaching $49.58 oz intraday and closing at $48.70 in London LBMA. The silver spot price rose above $40 on April 8, 2011, closing at $40.22, and stayed above $40 through May 4, 2011, when it closed at $40.29.
The additional dates you provided were definitely off my radar. Thanks for listing. Considering there was no widespread internet, in 1980 and yet so many knew about the price of silver then, I believe speaks volumes to the benchmark it set then. Of course, I believe the hobby was in much better shape back then… strictly my opinion.
Congratulations for breaking my heart
Congratulations for tearing it all apart
Congratulations, you finally did succeed
Congratulations for leaving me in need
-Traveling Wilburys
Major D,
Put up the video. Search it out on YouTube and paste the link.
Cheers
You’re breaking my heart you’re tearing it apart so…..
f you…..
Harry Neilson