About this coin
The United States Mint has capped the production of the new 2021 Type 2 American Silver Eagle proof coin at 300,000 coins. This is a tiny number when measured against the 1,446,776 Type 1 proof coins issued in 1986.
The U.S. Mint has authorized the release of 22,500 coins in advance of them going on sale to the general public. These coins have been designated as “Advance Releases” This special designation and low designated mintage makes this historic first year of issue Type 2 Silver Eagles highly collectible. We showcase the coins in perfect PF70 condition.
MINT DIRECTORS SERIES COINS MDS – NGC SIGNATURE CERTIFIED BLACK CORE LABELS
Edmund C. Moy, the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint, and David J Ryder, 39th Director of the U.S. Mint are individually autographing labels for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), under an exclusive arrangement. Moy served from 2006 to 2011, and Ryder served as both 34th and 39th 1992 to 1993 and returned to the position from 2018-2021. Both men were named in Coin World’s Most Influential People (1960-2020). Moy and Ryder brought many exciting modern coins to the marketplace, greatly enhancing the tradition of U.S. coin collecting with their leadership.
MINT DIRECTORS SERIES COINS MDS – NGC SIGNATURE CERTIFIED BLACK CORE LABELS
Edmund C. Moy, the 38th Director of the U.S. Mint, and David J Ryder, 39th Director of the U.S. Mint are individually autographing labels for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®), under an exclusive arrangement. Moy served from 2006 to 2011, and Ryder served as both 34th and 39th 1992 to 1993 and returned to the position from 2018-2021. Both men were named in Coin World’s Most Influential People (1960-2020). Moy and Ryder brought many exciting modern coins to the marketplace, greatly enhancing the tradition of U.S. coin collecting with their leadership.
Condition
Coins are certified on a 70-point basis, with 70 being absolute perfection. This coin is identified as “Advance Release”, This coin is signed by Edmund C. Moy, 38th director of the U.S. Mint and one of the best-known names in the popular and fast-growing Signature Series Rare Coin Market.
The presentation and eye appeal of the coins are further enhanced by being part of the Mint Director’s Series, exclusively presented in black core holders.
Specifications
- Date: 2021
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 1 troy oz.
- Purity: .999
- Condition: PF70 Type 2
- Official Pre-Release coin 1 of 22,500