The American Silver Eagle series began in 1985, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Liberty Coin Act into law. Ever since then, the American Silver Eagle has become a global sensation that is collected around the world. The reverse of this coin features the 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint John Mercanti's victorious Heraldic Eagle design, known as a Type 1. The U.S. Mint plans to change the reverse of this historic coin later this year, making this issue a necessity for any numismatic collection. With collectors anticipating the release of this 2021-W American Silver Eagle, all 327,440 examples sold out from the U.S. Mint website in minutes. These First Releases 2021-W American Silver Eagles are graded in a perfect Proof 70 condition by NGC. In addition, these coins come with the RCTV exclusive Reagan Pop Art holder that is hand-signed by John Mercanti himself!