2021-P Silver Eagle 500 Coin-Monster Box BU (Type 1)

The 2021-P Silver Eagle Monster Box (Type 1) marks the final issue of the iconic Heraldic Eagle reverse, ending a 35-year run of the original Silver Eagle design. This sealed Monster Box contains 500 Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coins, all bearing the Philadelphia Mint "P" designation, making it a key transitional year for the series and a standout for collectors and investors. Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and carries a $1 USD face value. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's timeless Walking Liberty, while the reverse is John Mercanti"s Heraldic Eagle—used from 1986 through the first half of 2021.

Historical Insight:

2021 was a landmark year for the Silver Eagle series. With rising demand for physical silver and a historic redesign on the horizon, the early 2021 Type 1 release—especially from the Philadelphia Mint—is viewed as a transitional rarity. Collectors and investors often target this issue for both its scarcity and its legacy value as the last of a 35-year design era.

Highlights:

• Mint: Philadelphia (P mintmark on the box, not on the coin)
• Total Weight: 500 troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Packaging: 25 tubes of 20 coins each, sealed in original Monster Box
• Obverse: Walking Liberty by Adolph A. Weinman
• Reverse: Final year of John Mercanti's Heraldic Eagle (Type 1)
• Legal Tender: $1 USD per coin