In 1986, the American Silver Eagle and the Gold Eagle became the official bullion coins of the United States. Fast forward to 2006, and the United States Mint was ready to honor the monumental anniversary of these beloved coins. This proof coin contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver and holds a face value of $1 (USD). Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle series with the 2006-W Proof American Silver Eagle Coin, available now at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

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

The year 2006 was significant for the American Silver Eagle program. It marked the 20th anniversary, leading the United States Mint to increase production. The standard bullion coins saw a boost of nearly 2 million, with an additional 200,000 Proof American Silver Eagle coins struck. These mintage figures were the second largest in the program’s history to date. The bump in production for the proof version in 2006 remains the largest one-year increase in the program’s 30-year history.

Alongside the standard bullion and proof coins, a new burnished version of the American Silver Eagle was introduced in 2006, with 466,573 coins minted. Additionally, 248,875 reverse proof American Silver Eagle coins were produced in a 3-coin set that featured the 2006-W Proof American Silver Eagle and the new burnished coin.

Walking Liberty graced the obverse of these 2006-W 1 oz Proof Silver Eagle Coins. This design was created by Adolph A. Weinman in 1916 and originally featured on the obverse of the US half dollar through 1947.

John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle remained the centerpiece of the reverse design on the 2006-W Proof American Silver Eagle. This design was modernized specifically for this series and shows a powerful eagle supporting the US national shield. The design includes the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace in the bird’s talons.

Your 2006-W 1 oz Proof American Silver Eagle Coin is offered in a US Mint presentation box that includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The West Point Mint played a crucial role, striking three versions of the American Silver Eagle to meet the demand. The reverse proof available in 2006 was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.

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