Posted by Scott Purvis for CoinWeek
The United States Mint’s 2025 American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin, available November 10th at noon, commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. This distinctive release, featuring an exclusive privy mark, stands as a powerful tribute to America’s military heritage.
New Release: Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Silver Eagle
This Marine Corps edition is .999 fine silver, struck at the San Francisco Mint with an “S” mintmark. It features a special Marine Corps 250th Anniversary privy mark, above Liberty’s right foot and “In God We Trust”. The design draws from the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, symbolizing Marines’ readiness on land, sea, and worldwide.
- Product Type: American Eagle One Ounce Silver Proof Coin
- Mintage Limit: 100,000
- Price at Launch: $105.00
- Household Order Limit: 1
- Privy Mark: Marine Corps emblem-style (Eagle, Globe & Anchor)
Availability: To be released on November 10, 2025, at 12 noon (ET) on the U.S. Mint website . [Online Coin Dealers may also be accepting Pre-Sale orders.]
This is the first Silver Eagle to showcase a dedicated Marine Corps privy mark, making it a notable milestone. Its limited mintage and historical significance have already generated strong interest from collectors and military families.
Following earlier Army and Navy editions, the Marine Corps coin is the final and most anticipated release—timed to coincide with Marines’ “semper fidelis” tradition of November 10th celebrations, reinforcing its symbolic value.
With the introduction of this Marine Corps edition, the U.S. Mint completes a trio of 250th Anniversary American Silver Eagle Proofs—each recognizing a key branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and together, forming a complete commemorative set.
Honoring the Sea and Land: Companion Issues
All coins in the series feature exclusive privy marks unique to each service:
Army 250th Silver Eagle
- Release Date: June 14, 2025
- Mintage Limit: 100,000
- Privy Mark: Crossed cannons or star emblem
- Significance: First in the series; honors the Army’s foundational role since 1775
Navy 250th Silver Eagle
- Release Date: October 13, 2025
- Mintage Limit: 100,000
- Privy Mark: Naval anchor with 250-year insignia
- Significance: Celebrates the maritime defense legacy of the U.S. Navy
The Privy Mark: More Than a Detail
The 250th Anniversary privy marks are small but powerful symbols. They show a shift in the Mint’s approach, with advanced engraving and strong symbolism for collectors.
Each mark is rooted in the branch’s iconography, and its placement on the classic Weinman obverse adds historic interest and a personal connection to Marines everywhere.
A Complete Set of Service and Sacrifice
With all three coins now released, collectors can assemble a three-coin set that spans the foundation of America’s modern military and forms a coherent and highly sought-after series. With matching format and strict mintage limits, they are essential for modern collectors.
Military-themed privy marks elevate these proofs beyond standard commemoratives—making them lasting tributes to American service and sacrifice in a popular collectible format.
Each features:
- A one-ounce proof-struck Silver Eagle
- A branch-specific 250th Anniversary privy mark
- A limited mintage of 100,000
- A meaningful release date aligned with that branch’s birthday
Act Fast
With the Marine Corps proof launching November 10, high demand is projected, especially among Marine families, veterans, collectors, and those tracking the series’ historical significance.
To secure your coin, visit the U.S. Mint website on November 10 at 12 noon (ET). Order promptly, quantities are limited and may sell out quickly. If you can’t get the coin from the Mint directly, you will have to secure one on the secondary market for coin dealers or at auction.
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