2015-W Proof Silver Eagle Special Designations

The 2015-W Proof Silver Eagle went on sale Friday, January 2—the first US Mint release of the new year. The US Mint has announced that 2015-W Proof Silver Eagles will be on sale at the US Mint booth at the January 8-11 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show in Orlando, Florida.

To commemorate this release, NGC will offer its special FUN SHOW RELEASES designation for qualifying coins. NGC’s popular EARLY RELEASES® and FIRST RELEASES® designations will also be available for coins received by NGC within 30 days of release. Scroll below for complete submission instructions.

FUN SHOW RELEASES Submission Instructions:

2015-W Proof Silver Eagles purchased and submitted at the January 8-11 FUN Show will be eligible for NGC's FUN SHOW RELEASES designation. The submission instructions below must be followed to receive this special designation.

• Coins must be purchased at the US Mint booth at the FUN Show to qualify.
• The original US Mint purchase receipt is required.
• The grading fee will be $50 per coin.
• NGC will offer on-site grading services at the FUN Show. Coins received by 2 pm on Friday, January 9, will be returned by 4pm on Saturday, January 10. Coins received after 2 pm on Friday, January 9, will be graded and shipped to the submitter.
• The default label will be NGC's West Point Silver Star label shown below:


• Remove the coins from the US Mint packaging and submit them raw in capsules. Do not send the Mint packaging.
• If you would like Mint capsules returned, select “Return packaging” in the Services box on the submission form.

Note: NGC will use the “FUN SHOW 2015” pedigree for other coins purchased at the US Mint booth and submitted to NGC during the FUN Show. Coins must be submitted under the applicable grading tier. Select “Special Label/Designation – Other” under Services (section 6) and write “FUN SHOW 2015” in bold letters on the NGC submission form. The original US Mint purchase receipt is required. These coins will not be listed separately in the NGC Census.

FIRST DAY OF ISSUE Submission Instructions:

NGC will offer its special FIRST DAY OF ISSUE designation for coins purchased on the first day of sales (January 2). The submission instructions below must be followed to receive this designation. Prospective buyers are encouraged to contact the US Mint to confirm availability at US Mint locations on January 2.

• Coins must be received by NGC on or before Monday, January 5, to qualify for this designation.
• The original US Mint sales receipt showing a January 2 purchase date must accompany the coins.
• Submit the coins under the Express grading tier or higher.
• Write "First Day of Issue" in bold letters on the NGC submission form.
• The default label will be NGC's West Point Gold Star label shown below:


• Remove the coins from the US Mint packaging and submit them raw in capsules. Do not send the Mint packaging.
• If you would like Mint capsules returned, select “Return packaging” in the Services box on the submission form.

EARLY RELEASES®/FIRST RELEASES® Submission Instructions:

Available for 2015-W Proof Silver Eagles received by NGC within 30 days of release. Check the NGC website for cutoff dates. The submission instructions below must be followed to receive these special designation.

• Submit the coins under the Modern grading tier or higher. Select Special Designation/Label and check either Early Releases or First Releases
• No receipts are required but coins must be received by NGC before the Early Releases/First Releases cutoff date.
• The default label will be NGC's blue Early Releases label or blue First Releases label, as applicable.
• Remove the coins from the US Mint packaging and submit them raw in capsules. Do not submit the Mint packaging.
• If you would like Mint capsules returned, select “Return Mint Packaging” in section 3.

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

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