2011-W Burnished Silver Eagle (Box & COA)

After a two-year hiatus, the 2011-W Burnished Silver Eagle marked the long-awaited return of the burnished uncirculated series. Produced at the West Point Mint, this coin features a distinctive satin-like finish achieved by striking specially burnished blanks and is marked with the "W" mintmark. Released during the 25th anniversary year of the American Silver Eagle program, the 2011-W was also included in the popular 25th Anniversary Set but this listing represents the individually boxed issue, which comes with its original U.S. Mint velvet presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Historical Insight

The 2011-W Burnished Silver Eagle marked the return of the burnished series after it was paused during the bullion production surge in 2009 and 2010. Its reintroduction coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Silver Eagle program, making 2011 a landmark year for collectors. The individually boxed version saw a mintage of just over 400,000, while an additional quantity was reserved for the limited-edition anniversary set—adding to its historical and collectible appeal.

Collector Note

Often overshadowed by the anniversary set releases, the individually issued 2011-W Burnished Silver Eagle remains a must-have for those building a complete burnished series by year. Its role in restarting the series and anchoring the next decade of burnished issues makes it especially significant for modern collectors.

Highlights:

• Year: 2011
• Mint Mark: W (West Point)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty—a timeless symbol of freedom and resilience, shown walking toward the sunrise with the U.S. flag draped across her shoulders.
• Reverse: John Mercanti's classic heraldic eagle design with a shield, olive branch, arrows, and 13 stars representing the original American colonies.
• Condition: Burnished Uncirculated
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA