One of the United States Mint’s most anticipated products for collectors, the 2025-W Proof American Silver Eagle, becomes available today at noon ET.
Struck at the West Point Mint, each American Silver Eagle contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and features the Mint’s signature proof finish, distinguished by mirror-like backgrounds and frosted design elements.
Since their introduction in 1986, proof Silver Eagles have been a perennial favorite among coin collectors, with hundreds of thousands purchased annually. Below is a detailed breakdown of recent sales:
- 2024: 283,062
- 2023: 436,484
- 2022: 496,994
- 2021 Type 1: 299,898
- 2021 Type 2: 300,097
These figures only account for the individually packaged and sold editions. They exclude those offered in other formats, such as the Congratulations Sets, with the 2025 edition also launching today and including a 2025-W Proof American Silver Eagle, bulk options sold to dealers, and those struck at the San Francisco Mint.
American Silver Eagle Coin Designs
The obverse (heads side) of American Silver Eagles has featured Adolph A. Weinman’s iconic "Walking Liberty" design since the series debuted in 1986. Originally appearing on 1916–1947 half dollars, this timeless image remains a collector favorite. It portrays Liberty 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. In 2021, the design was refined using historical assets to better reflect Weinman’s original artistry and detail. The obverse includes the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2025."
The reverse (tails side) saw a major update in 2021 when the U.S. Mint replaced John Mercanti’s long-standing design with Emily Damstra’s rendering of an eagle in flight. The eagle is depicted approaching a landing, carrying an oak branch to add to a nest, symbolizing strength and nurturing. Reverse 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.
Coin 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 |
| Privy Mark: | none |
Ordering
The 2025-W Proof American Silver Eagle is available for purchase directly from this U.S. Mint product page. Priced at $95, this marks an increase from last year’s debut price of $80.
The coin is encapsulated and housed in a black clamshell box, accompanied by a U.S. Mint certificate of authenticity.
While no pre-announced mintage limit has been set, an initial household order limit of 25 coins applies.
Too rich for my blood.
Have my notification, it’s on its way.
Same.
No stated mintage limit
No order limit
No “limited” on website
Why would you??
I don’t disagree with the “Why would you??”
But 25EA does have an HOL=25; and 25RF an HOL=3 and PL=55,000.