Coin of the day, day 5 - Silver Eagle
2021 American Silver Eagle Type 21 oz Silver Coin
BRAND NEW DESIGN OF THE 2021 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE TYPE 2
The American Silver Eagle coin is one of the most popular bullion coins in the world, and has been available since 1986. On its 35th anniversary, the US Mint will release a new design for the obverse side known as Type 2. The new design is the first update to the coin in it’s entire run of 35 years.
Every single one of the 2021 1 oz American Silver Eagle Type 2 Coins available in this product listing come in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Individual coins come packaged inside protective plastic flips with multiples of 20 coins boxed in plastic tubes or 500-coin Monster Boxes. 25 individual tubes fit snugly into the Monster Box.
SILVER EAGLE COIN HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES
35th anniversary new design for the American Silver Eagle!
Brand new reverse design!
Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
Face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
Obverse features the beautiful Walking Liberty.
On the reverse is the new image of an American bald eagle swooping into frame with an oak branch in its talons.
New reverse design by EmilyDamstra.
Enhanced obverse design includes Adolph A. Weinman’s original “AW” signature mark.
Anti-counterfeiting reeded edge
MORE ABOUT THE SILVER EAGLE COIN DEVELOPMENT
The US Mint had to narrow down a list of 35 possible designs for the new American Silver Eagle coin, taking place over the course of 2020. Finally, Emily Damstra’s design was chosen as the new reverse image on this collection.
Reverse
The American bald eagle carries a branch in its talons that represents the natural strength and resilience of America. Designer Emily Damstra’s new reverse image for The American Eagle collection captures this concept perfectly, while maintaining the same intricate detail as before to please collectors who have been collecting since 1986.
In a more life-like design, the American bald eagle swoops down into view with its wings flexed behind its back and an oak branch in it’s talons. Emily Damstra chose to include this symbolic and national tree as strength is part of our national identity.
Obverse
The improved image of Walking Liberty on the obverse includes a reintroduction to Adolph A. Weinman’s artistic signature mark, harking back to 1916 when he created this iconic design originally.
The obverse side of the 2021 American Silver Eagle Type 2 Coin has a beautiful design that shows Liberty in left-profile relief walking toward the sun on an early morning horizon. In God We Trust is inscribed above Weinman’s signature, which consists of his “AW” initials.
Emily gave this quote to the US Mint on the inspiration for her design:
“My inspiration for this design grew from a desire to show our national bird—with all of the values it embodies—in a unique way that could also convey traits such as diligence, cooperation, care, and protection. For that reason, nest-building came to mind. I also liked the idea of including an oak branch in my design, since the oak is America’s national tree and a symbol of strength. Lastly, I sought to ensure that my design worked well with the coin’s beautiful obverse.”
The Secretary of US Treasury, Janet Yellow also made comments in their release video, stating: “The American Eagle bullion coins are the flagship bullion products of the U.S. Mint, and the new American Eagle bullion coin designs to mark this anniversary are really quite beautiful.”
It was sculpted by former Mint Medallic Artist Michael Gaudioso and made from 1 ounce silver with inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (Latin meaning “one out of many”), “1 OZ. FINE SILVER”, and “$1.” A full video put out by the US Mint annoucing the new designs for the 2021 Silver Eagle can be found here.
This coin was released Summer 2021. The only place to buy a new set of coins like this would be from the US Mint directly or an authorized dealer such as Scottsdale Mint.
ABOUT THE US MINT
The United States Mint was established in 1792 and has been the Nation’s sole producer of legal tender coinage and a part of the US Treasury since 1873. The Coin struck by the US Mint are for circulation, as well as other coins such as proof, uncirculated or commemorative coins are made at no cost to taxpayers. These programs support themselves through sales revenues generated from their numismatic products which includes Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and gold bullion coins.
Source: United States Mint
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