Us Mint Launches 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle With Dual Date and '250' Privy at $173
The us mint has opened orders for the 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle, a one-year semiquincentennial issue that goes on sale at noon ET on February 26. The West Point–struck proof carries dual dates "1776 ~ 2026" and a Liberty Bell privy marked "250, " a combination that distinguishes this release for collectors and marks the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Us Mint unveils the design and technical details of the 2026-W Proof Silver Eagle
The 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle is struck in 99. 9% fine silver and contains one troy ounce of silver with a proof finish. The obverse retains the familiar Walking Liberty motif and, for 2026 only, shows the dual dates "1776 ~ 2026" alongside the Liberty Bell privy bearing the numeral "250. " The coin’s reverse uses the redesign introduced in 2021 and depicts an eagle in flight approaching a landing while carrying an oak branch.
A reeded edge variation is included as a security feature. Each proof is encapsulated in a black clamshell box and shipped with a certificate of authenticity.
Availability, price, mintage and collector options
The West Point proof is priced at $173 and is limited to a mintage of 500, 000. Orders begin at noon ET on February 26 and the price is subject to change. The 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle is offered alongside a Philadelphia-struck proof included in a Congratulations Set; the Philadelphia example does not bear the dual date or the privy mark.
- Product code listed for the West Point proof: 26EA
- Metal content: 1 troy ounce of. 999 fine silver
- Finish: Proof (mirror-like fields with frosted devices)
- Obverse: Walking Liberty with dual dates and Liberty Bell "250" privy (one-year-only elements)
- Reverse: 2021 redesign showing an eagle in flight carrying an oak branch
- Edge: Reeded edge variation (security feature)
- Packaging: Black clamshell box with certificate of authenticity
- Price at launch: $173; mintage: 500, 000
What collectors should know before ordering
Collectors seeking the semiquincentennial proof should note the noon ET on February 26 launch window and the fixed launch price at release. The us mint provides buyer options such as alerts and subscription purchasing for American Eagle products, which may help those planning to secure examples early in the sales period. Packaging and the one-year-only design elements make the 2026-W proof a distinctive entry for both long-time series collectors and those focusing on anniversary issues.
This release pairs historical imagery with a commemorative privy and dual dates that are unique to 2026. Buyers should be aware that stated price is subject to change and that the Philadelphia-struck Philadelphia proof included in the Congratulations Set will not include the semiquincentennial dual date or the "250" privy.
Recent coverage highlights the combination of design changes and packaging for this one-year issue. Details such as strike location, metal content, mintage, and packaging are finalized for this release; remaining logistical or sales particulars may evolve as the sale proceeds.
