2006-W Burnished Silver Eagle (Box & COA)

The 2006-W Burnished Silver Eagle marks the first year the U.S. Mint introduced a burnished uncirculated finish to the American Silver Eagle series. Struck at the West Point Mint with a distinctive satin-like texture, this coin was created specifically for collectors and bears the "W" mintmark—a feature not found on bullion strikes. It was part of the U.S. Mint's 20th Anniversary celebration and comes housed in its original U.S. Mint presentation box with the official Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Historical Insight

The 2006-W Burnished Silver Eagle was a milestone innovation from the U.S. Mint, introduced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle series. It offered collectors a new finish that fell between the standard uncirculated bullion version and the high-contrast proof. The use of specially treated blanks and a satin-like appearance set this coin apart from all prior Silver Eagles.

Collector Note

As the first burnished Silver Eagle, the 2006-W holds a special place in modern U.S. numismatics. It is a must-have for collectors building a complete finish-type set and is frequently paired with the 2006-W Proof and 2006 Reverse Proof in 20th Anniversary boxed sets.

Highlights:

• Year: 2006
• Mint Mark: W (West Point)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty—depicting Liberty striding toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag, with oak and laurel branches in hand.
• Reverse: John Mercanti's heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, olive branch, and 13 stars overhead representing the original colonies.
• Condition: Burnished Uncirculated
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA