NGC Special Labels and designations for the 2022-W Proof Silver Eagles

The popular coin goes on sale April 14th. Special submission instructions must be followed. The Congratulations Set must be submitted in the sealed original Mint shipping box to receive the set designation. See the “Submission Instructions” section of this article.

The 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle will be released by the U.S. Mint on April 14, 2022. The popular coin will be available individually and as part of the 2022 Congratulations Set.

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is celebrating the latest Silver Eagles by offering a variety of special designations and labels, including the NGC Early Releases and First Releases Labels as well as the West Point Mint Gold Star Label.

The coin’s obverse features the classic Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman, which was refreshed in 2021. With advancements in the design and minting processes, the Silver Eagles now include more of Weinman’s original details.

The reverse, which was completely redesigned in 2021, displays an eagle as it approaches a landing. It was engraved by acclaimed medallic artist Michael Gaudioso, who signs certification labels exclusively for NGC. (2022-W Proof Silver Eagles certified with the NGC Michael Gaudioso Signature Label will be available through select retailers.)

The Early Releases and First Releases designations are available for coins received by NGC within the first 30 days of release. Coins from the Congratulations Set qualify for a “Congratulations Set” designation for no additional fee.

Submission Instructions

• Submit the coins under the Modern grading tier or higher.
• If you are submitting the 2022-W Proof Silver Eagle in the Congratulations Set, the coin must remain sealed in the original Mint shipping box to receive the set designation.
• If you would like Mint packaging returned, select “Return Mint Packaging” on the NGC Submission Form. The fee is $5, plus the cost of shipping.

The following designations are available for this coin:

Designation Options	Fee	Directions
Early Releases	+$12	On the U.S. submission form, select Early Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here.
First Releases	+$12	On the U.S. submission form, select First Releases under Box 7. See cut-off dates here.
Congratulations Set	Free	The coin must be submitted in the sealed original Mint shipping box.

The following labels are available for this coin:

Label Options	Fee	Directions
NGC Standard Brown #377	Free	By default. Enter Standard Brown Label #377 on your submission form.
West Point Mint Gold Star #1238	+$5	Request West Point Mint Gold Star #1238 on your submission form. (Early Releases and First Releases designations are available on this label for an additional $12 fee, if applicable).
Early Releases #378	Included with fee for Early Releases designation (+$12)	Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form.
First Releases #379	Included with fee for First Releases designation (+$12)	Select First Releases and enter First Releases #379 on your submission form.

Questions? Contact NGC Customer Service at  or 1-800-NGC-COIN (1-800-642-2646).

NGC Collectors Society paid members can submit their coins directly to NGC. Not an NGC Collectors Society member? Paid memberships start at just $25/year. Join today.

Bulk Submissions

NGC’s First Day of Issue designation and labels are available for select bulk submissions only. To qualify for First Day of Issue, coins must be purchased within one day of the first day that a mint makes a new coin issue available for sale and must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository within one week of the release date. NGC will require that the submitter provide adequate evidence (including purchase receipts) to demonstrate the date when the coins were purchased.

For bulk submissions, contact Scott Heller at  or 941-360-3990.

Press release courtesy of the Numismatic Guaranty Company.

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