2021 USA new design 35th anniversary 1oz American pure Silver Eagle Coin (BU, Type 2)

Available since 1986, the American Silver Eagle coin will receive its first major overhaul in 35 years with the release of 2021 Type 2 coins. On the 35th-anniversary release of the series, the US Mint has developed new American eagle designs for the reverse field of both the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle collections. 

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives Encapsulated!
• 35th anniversary for the American Silver Eagle!
• All-new reverse design!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• The obverse features Walking Liberty.
• On the reverse is the new image of an American bald eagle swooping into view with an oak branch in its talons.
• New reverse design by Emily Damstra.
• Enhanced obverse design includes Adolph A. Weinmans original AW signature mark.
• Anti-counterfeiting reeded edge!

The redesign of the American Silver Eagle coin took several months across 2020 for the US Mint to narrow down. The original list of possible designs considered by coinage groups and the US Mint included some 35 different designs. In the end, a new depiction of the American bald eagle in its natural element was chosen to replace John Mercantis heraldic eagle. Emily Damstra is the designer of the new reverse image for the collection. The enhanced image of Walking Liberty on the obverse includes the reintroduction of Adolph A. Weinmans artistic signature mark on the field, bringing the modern design closer to the original 1916 image.

The obverse side of the 2021 American Silver Eagle Type 2 Coin features the Walking Liberty design from Adolph A. Weinman. This design was first developed in 1916 and originally used on the US Mints half dollar. The image shows Liberty in left-profile relief walking toward the sun on the horizon. Beneath the TR in the inscription of In God We Trust is where you will find Weinmans signature mark consisting of his AW initials.

On the reverse field of 2021 1 oz Silver Eagle Type 2 Coins is a new depiction of the American bald eagle. Now featured in a more life-like design, the American bald eagle swoops down into view with its wings flexed behind its back and a large oak branch in its talons. Emily Damstra chose to include an oak branch with the eagle as the oak is the national tree of the United States and is a well-known symbol of strength.