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2019 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin Goes on Sale on January 10

January 3, 2019

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will release the 2019 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin (product code 19EA) on January 10, at noon (EST). The coin is priced at $55.95.

This exquisite coin is struck on 99.9 percent fine silver blanks at the Mint's West Point facility, where it is encapsulated and mounted in a satin-lined blue velvet presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The obverse (heads) design features renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman's full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left. The reverse (tails) design features former Mint Sculptor-Engraver John Mercanti's rendition of a heraldic eagle with shield, an olive branch in the right talon and arrows in the left.

The Mint accepts orders at www.catalog.usmint.gov and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Information about shipping options is available at www.catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.

About the United States Mint

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.

Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept and will not honor orders placed prior to the official on-sale date of Jan. 10, 2019, at noon EST.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

  • Additional information about American Eagle Proof Coins is available at www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/american-eagle-proof-and-uncirculated.
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