Proof Silver American Eagle
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Mint..................U.S Mint
Weight...............31.101 Grams 1oz Diameter...........40.6 mm Edge.................Reeded Purity................999 Silver Years.................1986-Present (Except 2009) Mint Mark...........S: 1986 to 1992 Mint Mark...........P: 1993 to 2000 Mint Mark...........W: 1995, 2001 to present |
1986 - 2008 & 2010 - Present
Proof Silver Eagles have been issued each year from 1986 to 2008 and 2010 to present. Struck using specially prepared dies and featuring a cameo finish, these coins have been long time favorites of collectors. To the dismay of many, the coins were not issued during 2009 due to high demand for silver bullion coins.
The Proof Silver Eagle has been minted at three different mint facilities over the years. The coins were first produced at the San Francisco Mint and carried the “S” mint mark from 1986 to 1992. From 1993 to 2000, production of the standard Proof Silver Eagles took place at the Philadelphia Mint and coins bore the “P” mint mark. Lastly, from 2001 to 2008, production took place at the West Point Mint with coins bearing the “W” mark.
At various times, the Proof American Silver Eagle has carried maximum production limits for each year. The first limit was imposed for the 1990 Proof Silver Eagle, at 700,000 coins. This entire amount was sold out, although following adjustments the final mintage was 695,510. The maximum mintage imposed varied in subsequent years. From 2005 onwards, a maximum was not imposed and the coins were struck to demand throughout the year of issuance.
Although primarily sold individually, there have been some Proof Silver Eagles included in specially issued US Mint products. The most famous is the 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle, which was included within the 10th Anniversary Gold Eagle Proof Set. This Silver Eagle differed from the regular proof issue since it carried the “W” mint mark, rather than “P”. The limited issuance of this coin led to the creation of a famous modern rarity. The 1993 Proof Silver Eagle was included in a special Philadelphia Mint Bicentennial Set, which also contained the $25, $10, and $5 Proof Gold Eagles. A few years later, the 1997 Proof Silver Eagle was included in the Impressions of Liberty Set issued for the start of the Platinum Eagle series.
Most recently, a proof and reverse proof Silver Eagle were included in 2006 20th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set. The proof coins matched the standard version, while the reverse proof coin featured frosted backgrounds and mirrored raised design elements and was produced at the Philadelphia Mint with the “P” mint mark.
Proof Silver Eagles have been issued each year from 1986 to 2008 and 2010 to present. Struck using specially prepared dies and featuring a cameo finish, these coins have been long time favorites of collectors. To the dismay of many, the coins were not issued during 2009 due to high demand for silver bullion coins.
The Proof Silver Eagle has been minted at three different mint facilities over the years. The coins were first produced at the San Francisco Mint and carried the “S” mint mark from 1986 to 1992. From 1993 to 2000, production of the standard Proof Silver Eagles took place at the Philadelphia Mint and coins bore the “P” mint mark. Lastly, from 2001 to 2008, production took place at the West Point Mint with coins bearing the “W” mark.
At various times, the Proof American Silver Eagle has carried maximum production limits for each year. The first limit was imposed for the 1990 Proof Silver Eagle, at 700,000 coins. This entire amount was sold out, although following adjustments the final mintage was 695,510. The maximum mintage imposed varied in subsequent years. From 2005 onwards, a maximum was not imposed and the coins were struck to demand throughout the year of issuance.
Although primarily sold individually, there have been some Proof Silver Eagles included in specially issued US Mint products. The most famous is the 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle, which was included within the 10th Anniversary Gold Eagle Proof Set. This Silver Eagle differed from the regular proof issue since it carried the “W” mint mark, rather than “P”. The limited issuance of this coin led to the creation of a famous modern rarity. The 1993 Proof Silver Eagle was included in a special Philadelphia Mint Bicentennial Set, which also contained the $25, $10, and $5 Proof Gold Eagles. A few years later, the 1997 Proof Silver Eagle was included in the Impressions of Liberty Set issued for the start of the Platinum Eagle series.
Most recently, a proof and reverse proof Silver Eagle were included in 2006 20th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set. The proof coins matched the standard version, while the reverse proof coin featured frosted backgrounds and mirrored raised design elements and was produced at the Philadelphia Mint with the “P” mint mark.
1986-S Proof
Mintage: 1,446,778
Mintage: 1,446,778
1987-S Proof
Mintage: 904,732
Mintage: 904,732
1988-S Proof
Mintage: 557,370
Mintage: 557,370
1989-S Proof
Mintage: 617,694
Mintage: 617,694
1990-S Proof
Mintage: 695,510
Mintage: 695,510
1991-S Proof
Mintage: 511,925
Mintage: 511,925
1992-S Proof
Mintage: 498,654
Mintage: 498,654
1993-P Proof
Mintage: 405,913
*Also offered as part of the Philadelphia
Proof Set with a mintage of 12,689.
Mintage: 405,913
*Also offered as part of the Philadelphia
Proof Set with a mintage of 12,689.
1994-P Proof
Mintage: 372,168
Mintage: 372,168
1995-P Proof
Mintage: 438,511
Mintage: 438,511
1995-W Proof
10th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 32,000
KEY
10th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 32,000
KEY
1996-P Proof
Mintage: 500,000
Mintage: 500,000
1997-P Proof
Mintage: 435,368
*Also offered as part of the 3-Coin Proof
Impressions of Liberty Set with a mintage
of 5,000.
Mintage: 435,368
*Also offered as part of the 3-Coin Proof
Impressions of Liberty Set with a mintage
of 5,000.
1998-P Proof
Mintage: 450,000
Mintage: 450,000
1999-P Proof
Mintage: 549,796
Mintage: 549,796
2000-P Proof
Mintage: 600,000
Mintage: 600,000
2001-W Proof
Mintage: 746,398
Mintage: 746,398
2002-W Proof
Mintage: 647,342
Mintage: 647,342
2003-W Proof
Mintage: 747,831
Mintage: 747,831
2004-W Proof
Mintage: 801,602
Mintage: 801,602
2005-W Proof
Mintage: 816,663
Mintage: 816,663
2006-W Proof
Mintage: 1,092,477
*Also offered as part of the 20th
Anniversary Set with a mintage
of 20,000.
Mintage: 1,092,477
*Also offered as part of the 20th
Anniversary Set with a mintage
of 20,000.
2006-P Reverse Proof
20th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 20,000
20th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 20,000
2007-W Proof
Mintage: 821,759
Mintage: 821,759
2008-W Proof
Mintage: 700,979
Mintage: 700,979
2009-W Proof
Mintage: CANCELED
Mintage: CANCELED
2010-W Proof
Mintage: 856,356
Mintage: 856,356
2011-W Proof
Mintage: 805,897
*Also offered as part of the 25th
Anniversary Set with a mintage
of 100,000.
Mintage: 805,897
*Also offered as part of the 25th
Anniversary Set with a mintage
of 100,000.
2011-P Reverse Proof
25th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 100,000
25th Anniversary Set
Mintage: 100,000
2012-W Proof
Mintage: TBD
Mintage: TBD
2012-S Proof
75th Anniversary of the
San Fransico Mint Set
Mintage:
75th Anniversary of the
San Fransico Mint Set
Mintage:
2012-S Reverse Proof
75th Anniversary of the
San Fransico Mint Set
Mintage:
75th Anniversary of the
San Fransico Mint Set
Mintage:
2013-W Proof
Mintage: TBD
Mintage: TBD
2014-W Proof
Mintage: TBD
Mintage: TBD