The 2021 silver eagles have value as both numismatic coins and as silver bullion. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
Specifications
Type: American Silver Eagle
Year: 2021
Face Value: $1.00
Composition: 99.9% silver
Total Weight: 1 troy oz.
Current Silver Bullion Value: $57.82
The reverse side of the silver eagle was redesigned in 2021. So for this year there are two types of silver eagles- type 1 and type 2. The type 1 coins feature the heraldic reverse, and the type 2 coins feature the flying eagle reverse. See the images below for reference.
The type 1 reverse
The type 2 reverse
The US minted different series of the type 1 coins. The US minted the 2021 type 1 silver eagle with no mint mark and also the 2021 W proof type 1 silver eagle, and 2021 W reverse proof type 1 silver eagle. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.
The US also minted different series of the type 2 coins. The US minted the 2021 type 2 silver eagle with no mint mark and also the 2021 W burnished type 2 silver eagle, 2021 W proof type 2 silver eagle, 2021 S proof type 2 silver eagle, and 2021 S reverse proof type 2 silver eagle. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin.
The burnished silver eagles have a unique look to them. Burnished coins have a matte-like finish and they appear less shiny.
The reverse proof silver eagles have a brilliant mirror-like appearance.
Proof coins are essentially coins that have more detail. They are minted on special planchets and it takes longer to produce them. Each proof coin originally comes in a US Mint issued velvet box and a certificate of authorization (COA).
| Series |
Location |
Quantity Minted |
| 2021 Type 1 and Type 2 |
Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point |
28,275,000 |
| 2021 W Type 2 Burnished |
West Point |
154,861 |
| 2021 W Proof Type 1 |
West Point |
311,773 |
| 2021 W Proof Type 2 |
West Point |
299,509 |
| 2021 W Reverse Proof Type 2 |
West Point |
124,229 |
| 2021 S Proof Type 1 |
San Francisco |
237,244 |
| 2021 S Reverse Proof Type 1 |
San Francisco |
124,229 |
Value
This coin, regardless of condition, is worth at least its weight in silver. The current spot price of silver is $57.82 per ounce. Therefore $57.82 is the current melt value of this coin.
Type 1 Coins
The 2021 type 1 silver eagle with no mint mark is worth around $47 in uncirculated condition.
The 2021 W proof type 1 silver eagle is worth around $85 in proof condition.
The 2021 W reverse proof type 1 silver eagle is worth around $130 in proof condition.
Type 2 Coins
The 2021 type 2 silver eagle with no mint mark is worth around $47 in uncirculated condition.
The 2021 W burnished type 2 silver eagle is worth around $55 in uncirculated condition.
The 2021 W proof type 2 silver eagle is worth around $85 in proof condition.
The 2021 S proof type 2 silver eagle is worth around $85 in proof condition.
The 2021 S reverse proof type 2 silver eagle is worth around $130 in proof condition.
Sources:
The Red Book
See also:
2022 Silver Eagle
2020 Silver Eagle
2019 Silver Eagle