2006-W Proof Silver Eagle (Box & COA)

The 2006-W Proof Silver Eagle celebrates the 20th anniversary of the American Silver Eagle program and stands as a hallmark of the West Point Mint's precision and craftsmanship. This year marked a pivotal moment in the series—not only delivering the standard proof but also debuting the first-ever Reverse Proof and introducing burnished uncirculated coins. The regular 2006-W Proof, however, remains a staple: struck with deeply mirrored fields and sharp frosted design elements, and presented in the classic U.S. Mint velvet box with Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Historical Insight

The 2006-W Proof Silver Eagle holds historical importance as part of the Mint's 20th Anniversary celebration of the Silver Eagle program. It saw a mintage exceeding 1 million for the first time in proof history, demonstrating the program’s massive popularity among collectors and investors. That same year, the Mint also released a Reverse Proof version (distinct from this standard proof), adding excitement and variety to the lineup.

Collector Note

Collectors often pair the 2006-W Proof with the 20th Anniversary three-coin set, which included this proof, a reverse proof, and a burnished uncirculated coin. Even on its own, the 2006-W remains a must-have for modern proof series completion and serves as a pivotal year bridging classic annual releases with commemorative innovations.

Highlights:

• Year: 2006
• Mint Mark: W (West Point)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Features Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty, showing Liberty striding toward the sunrise, draped in the U.S. flag and carrying oak and laurel branches.
• Reverse: John Mercanti's heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows, flanked by 13 stars symbolizing the original colonies.
• Condition: Proof
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA