2020-W Proof Silver Eagle (Box & COA)

The 2020-W Proof Silver Eagle marks the final proof release of the original Silver Eagle design (1986-2020), making it a historic closing chapter in a 35-year run. Struck at the West Point Mint in .999 fine silver, this proof features the iconic Walking Liberty and heraldic eagle designs with exceptional contrast—frosted devices and mirrored fields. Issued in its original U.S. Mint velvet presentation box and accompanied by the official Certificate of Authenticity (COA), the 2020-W is a key transitional piece in modern numismatics.

Historical Insight

The 2020-W Proof Silver Eagle is the last proof release to feature John Mercanti's original reverse, used on all Silver Eagles from 1986 through mid-2021. That fact alone gives it major significance, as it bookends the first design era. With a relatively low mintage of just over 381,000, it's not only a beautiful coin but also one of the scarcer regular proof issues of the past decade.

Collector Note

The 2020-W is a must-have for collectors completing the original Silver Eagle proof set (1986-2020) or for those seeking transitional-year coins tied to U.S. Mint design evolution. It's often paired with the 2021-W Type 1 and 2021-W Type 2 to show the before-and-after of the reverse design change.

Highlights:

• Year: 2020
• Mint Mark: W (West Point)
• Weight: 1 troy oz
• Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman's Walking Liberty—Liberty strides toward the rising sun, draped in the U.S. flag, holding oak and laurel branches, symbolizing strength and peace.
• Reverse: John Mercanti's heraldic eagle with shield design, featuring arrows and an olive branch, with 13 stars overhead representing the original colonies.
• Condition: Proof
• Face Value: $1 USD (legal tender)
• Packaging: Includes original U.S. Mint presentation box and COA