2020 American Silver Eagle MS70 – Mint Director Series w/Edmund C. Moy Signature

 
LAST OF ITS KIND – NEW REVERSE DESIGN COMING IN 2021!

The U.S. Mint sent shock waves through the collector market when they announced the 35 year design of the world’s most collected silver coin, the American Silver Eagle, would be changed forever. The 2020 American Silver Eagle will long be remembered and collected for being the last full year issue bearing the beloved John Mercanti Reverse Heraldic Eagle design. After 35 years, the United States Mint will release a completely new reverse design to the popular American Silver Eagle in 2021, the coin will also have the newest anti-counterfeiting technology.

Exclusive Edmund C. Moy Mint Director Series
 
In addition to buying the certification service’s reputation and a numeric grade, the coin buyer purchases the holder as a physical object. NGC  Mint Director Signature Series labels enhance and differentiate your coin from others in the same grade, serving a function beyond recording the coin’s authenticity and condition. The presentation and collectible value of these coins is enhanced by being signed by Edmund C. Moy, 38th Director of the United States Mint. The Moy signature is one of the most coveted in all of numismatics.
 
Edmund C. Moy  served from 2006 to 2011 as Mint Director, Prior to his appointment as Director of the US Mint, Moy was a member of the White House staff and worked as a Special Assistant to the President George W Bush, he was tasked with recommending candidates to serve in the Cabinet department and independent agencies. Moy was at the White House during the September 11 attacks and was subsequently privileged to be a part of the efforts to form the US Department of Homeland Security.
 
In Moy’s first year as Director, the US Mint struck 16.2 billion coins for circulation and sold $1.04 billion in numismatic collectibles. As one of the few profitable US government agencies, the US Mint transferred $750 million to the General Fund of the US Treasury that year. Moy led the US Mint at a time when it launched many exciting new coins for collectors. His term started just as the Mint was releasing the hugely popular 20th Anniversary Silver and Gold Eagles. During his tenure, the US Mint would experiment with other new coins and series aimed at increasing interest in modern coin collecting, including Reverse Proof finishes, the 2009 Ultra High Relief $20 and other interesting issues. Moy also oversaw the launch of the Presidential Dollar program in 2007 and the America the Beautiful Quarters program in 2009 as well as completion of the monumental 50 State Quarters program.