2010-W $1 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin
The 2010-W $1 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin is part of a series that first appeared in 1986 and was authorized as part of the Liberty Coin Act (Public Law 99-61).
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In the Act, the Mint was required to produce coins containing .999 fine silver with a diameter of 40.60 mm and a weight of 31.1 grams. The intent for the coins was to provide the public with a cost-effective way of buying silver guaranteed for content and purity by the government.
The 2010 Proof American Silver Eagles were released on November 19, 2010.
Historic Mintage on Silver Eagles
First appearing in 1986, the Silver Eagle Proof Coins have appeared annually since (with the exception of 2009) with the following mintages:
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1986 – 1,446,778 1987 – 904,732 1988 – 557,370 1989 – 617,694 1990 – 695,510 1991 – 511,924 1992 – 498,543 1993 – 393,224 |
1994 – 372,168 1995 – 407,822 1996 – 498,293 1997 – 435,350 1998 – 450,728 1999 – 549,330 2000 – 600,743 2001 – 746,398 |
2002 – 647,342 2003 – 747,831 2004 – 801,602 2005 – 816,663 2006 – 843,602 2007 – 821,759 2008 – 700,979 2009 – n/a |
The Mint cancelled sales of the 2009 American Eagle Silver Proof Coin due to unprecedented demand for the bullion version of the coin.
Issue Information
Featuring identical designs, the Silver Eagles are typically produced in bullion, uncirculated and this proof variety. Both the proof and the uncirculated coins are sold directly by the Mint to the public as numismatic issues while the bullion coins go through a network of authorized purchasers.
Release Date
The 2010 Proof Silver Eagles were released on November 19, 2010
Issue Price
Upon release, the US Mint charged $45.95 per Silver Eagle.
U.S. Mint Production Facility
Each coin is minted at the US Mint’s facility in West Point and feature the "W" mintmark.
Designer & Sculptor
Since their creation, the coins have featured Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 "Walking Liberty" half dollar design. This design is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever produced.
Coin Specifications
| Face Value: | $1 |
| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 99.93% Ag, 00.07% Cu |
| Standard Weight: | 31.103 g |
| Standard Diameter: | 40.60 mm |
| Edge: | Reeded |