The year 2021 marks the most significant change to the American Silver Eagle series to ever occur, as John Mercanti's legendary heraldic eagle design will be replaced after thirty-five years of production. In a stunning display of talent, the reverse of the new first year of issue 2021 Type 2 ASE has been sculpted by Michael Gaudioso. This set includes both Type 1 and Type 2 2021 Proof examples from the West Point Mint graded in Proof 70 Ultra Cameo condition. To add to the rarity of this set, each coin has been housed in holders that are hand-signed by John Mercanti and Michael Gaudioso, respectively. With mintages of 327,440 and 300,000 examples respectively, the 2021-W Type 1 and 2021-W Type 2 American Silver Eagles are both considered Absolute Rarities.