2006-W 1oz Gold Eagle $50 NGC PR70 Reverse Proof 20th Anniv Set Low Mintage

2006-W 1oz Gold Eagle $50 NGC PR70 Reverse Proof 20th Anniv Set Low Mintage

Offered here is a 2006-W $50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle Reverse Proof, struck by the West Point Mint as part of the U.S. Mint's official 20th Anniversary American Eagle Set. This remarkable coin is certified by NGC as PR70, the highest possible grade, making it a flawless example of one of the most distinctive American Gold Eagles ever released.

Denomination: $50

Date: 2006-W

Mint: West Point

Metal: 91.67% Gold

Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (33.931 grams)

Diameter: 32.7 mm

Finish: Reverse Proof

Grade: PR70 (Proof 70)

Grading Service: NGC

Mintage: 9,996

Catalog Reference: U.S. Mint 20th Anniversary Gold Eagle Issue

Design and Features:

Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic design of Liberty striding forward, torch in one hand, olive branch in the other—a symbol of peace through strength.

Reverse: Sculptor Miley Busiek’s heraldic family of eagles, beautifully rendered in frosted detail on a mirrored background—the hallmark of the Reverse Proof finish.

What sets this coin apart is the reverse proof finish—the opposite of traditional proof coins. Here, the devices are frosted, while the fields are highly mirrored, producing a stunning visual contrast. This 2006-W issue marked the first time a reverse proof finish was used on a Gold Eagle, making it historically significant and visually striking.

20th Anniversary Set:
This coin was released only as part of the 20th Anniversary 3-Coin Gold Eagle Set, alongside a regular proof and burnished uncirculated version. With a total mintage of just 9,996, this reverse proof is among the lowest-mintage and most sought-after Gold Eagles ever produced.

Collector’s Value:
As a first-of-its-kind Reverse Proof $50 Gold Eagle, certified NGC PR70, this coin represents a pinnacle of modern U.S. gold coinage. Its low mintage, flawless grade, and distinctive finish place it in elite collector territory. A rare opportunity to secure a historically important, investment-grade coin with enduring demand.