U.S. Mint Resumes 1776-2026 Proof Silver Eagle Sales June 24

U.S. Mint will reopen sales of the 2026-W Proof American Silver Eagle on June 24 after the special 250th-anniversary issue sold out its initial allocation in about 17 minutes. The coin launched at $173 in February, and cumulative sales have climbed to 299,639 versus the stated 500,000 mintage cap, leaving room for additional production toward the limit. Secondary-market pricing remains firm despite the Mint reopening access: original packaging examples are changing hands around $225-$235, certified MS/PR69 pieces around $230-$240, and perfect PR70 coins typically fetch $300-$340. The article frames this as sustained collector demand rather than bullion investment demand, with the appeal tied to the dual-date 1776~2026 design and Liberty Bell privy mark. For the silver market, the implication is modestly supportive at the margin but not a direct spot driver. The demand signal is more numismatic/retail than industrial or ETF-led, so near-term impact on XAG is likely limited unless the Mint’s restock accelerates sell-through or the anniversary issue creates broader retail interest in silver Eagles.