Excitement. That is what we are feeling here at The Coin Vault. Why? Well, we are starting to see some more releases from the United States Mint and one of them is an annual release that American Silver Eagle collectors will be pleased about as well.
Set for Wednesday, July 8th, the Uncirculated (or Burnished as we know it) 2020 American Silver Eagle from the West Point Mint is set to go on sale at noon EST. With the classic Lady Liberty design from Adolph A. Weinman on the obverse and the heraldic eagle on the reverse, the .999 fine silver one-ounce coin will be packaged in a blue presentation box and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. There are no product or mintage limits and the coin is set to retail at $54 per unit.
Although the American Silver Eagle program began in 1986, the Burnished version did not make an appearance until 2006. The production of the smooth, matte-like finish is achieved using special planchets. The minting process involves a strike on the burnished blanks before being struck with the American Silver Eagle die. Each reverse bears a “W” mintmark representing its production at the West Point Mint.
These coins have been an annual occurrence for the United States Mint since 2006 with the exception of the years 2009 and 2010. Production resumed in 2011 and has continued on ever since.
Stay tuned for certified options to follow the release from The Coin Vault!