2006 Silver Eagle 20th Anniversary 3pc Set NGC PF70 MS70

In 2006, the U.S. Mint released the 20th Anniversary 3-Coin Set, which included a Proof 70, Reverse Proof 70 and a Burnished Mint State 70 coin. These are some of the rarest Silver Eagles on the market today. This beautiful American Silver Eagle were certified and graded by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation). The grade is PF70 (Proof 70 or Perfect 70) which means the coin is completely flawless. Ultra Cameo is designated for Proof coins based on their fully frosted design and highly reflective fields on the obverse and reverse, giving it a pleasant visual contrast. NGC is a highly respected grading company and one of the largest in the United States.

Coin Specifications:

• Denomination: $1
• Grade: PF70 Ultra-Cameo, PF70 and MS70 (Mint State)
• Each coin contains 1 Troy Ounce of Pure Silver
• Obverse: Walking Liberty designed by Adolph Weinman
• Reverse: Heraldic Eagle designed by John Mercanti
• Edge: Reeded

History of the American Silver Eagle

The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States first released November 24, 1986. American Silver eagles are only struck in the one-troy ounce size, which has a face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver. The Silver American Eagle coins were minted at the San Francisco Mint from 1986– 1992. From 1993–2000 the coins were minted in the Philadelphia Mint. In 2001 the Silver Eagle production moved to West Point where the minting is still done today. 

John Mercanti

John Mercanti was the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint and designed the American Silver Eagle Reverse. The reverse design is John Mercanti’s rendition of the Heraldic Eagle with a shield grasping an olive branch with one talon and an arrow in the other. Above the eagle are thirteen stars that represent the original thirteen colonies. The eagle holds a banner with the motto ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM’ in its beak. ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’ and ‘1 OZ FINE SILVER~ ONE DOLLAR’ are inscribed on this side along with John Mercanti’s initials.

*The coin pictured is only a representation of the coin you will receive, not the exact coin (serial numbers will vary).