US Mint 2022 New Coins Product Release Schedule (2024)

The United States Mint honors the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues in 2022 with several poignant commemorative options. Among the offerings are proof and uncirculated $5 gold coins, proof and uncirculated silver dollars, a proof silver dollar with a diamond-shaped privy mark, and both proof and uncirculated half dollars. In addition, an intriguing 2-piece set that includes a Proof Silver Dollar and a non-denominated Proof Silver Medal honoring Jackie Robinson, who previously played in the league, alongside a three-coin Proof set, are also being released. The United States Mint introduced all options for pre-order on January 6th, 2022.

The Presidential Silver Medal collection continues with an issue honoring President James K. Polk. Like previous editions, the non-denominated medal should feature a portrait of the President along with inscriptions of his name, title, and the year that he took office on the obverse and a Peace and Friendship design on the reverse. This medal went on sale on February 14th, 2022.

The Purple Heart has been issued since 1917 to Americans killed or wounded in action by enemy combat. In 2022, the U.S. Mint honors the award and the Purple Heart Hall of Fame with a colorized silver dollar, a proof $5 Gold coin, a proof half dollar, a proof silver dollar, an uncirculated $5 gold coin, an uncirculated silver dollar, and an uncirculated half dollar. The release date for these coins was February 24th, 2022.

The series within a series celebrating the freedoms secured by the First Amendment of the Constitution continues with this 2022-W Platinum Eagle Proof. The obverse will feature an oak tree design by Donna Weaver, while the reverse will bear an eagle design by Patricia Lucas-Morris. Collectors were able to purchase this second First Amendment Platinum Eagle Proof on March 3rd, 2022

The mint released a 2.5-ounce non-denominated silver medal to honor the United States Navy on March 11^th, 2022. The Navy was founded in 1794 and plays a central role in enabling the United States to have a global military presence.

2022 marks the second year of issue of the Type 2 Gold Eagle Proof, which features a reverse design by Jennie Norris that was introduced in mid-2021. As with previous issues, this proof was released in four sizes, 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. The 2022 editions were released on March 17th, 2022.

The 2022-S Proof Set was released on April 7th, 2022. This Proof Set includes ten coins: a Lincoln Cent, a Jefferson Nickel, a Roosevelt Dime, a Kennedy Half Dollar, a Native American Dollar, and versions of a given year’s circulating quarter designs. This year the first five American Women Quarters featuring celebrated writer Maya Angelou, physicist and the first American woman in space Dr. Sally Ride, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation Wilma Mankiller, suffragette Nina Otero-Warren, and the first Chinese American film star, Anna May Wong, are being honored. In addition, each piece in the set will bear the San Francisco Mint’s “S” mint mark and have a proof finish.

2022 marks the Type 2 Silver Eagle Proof’s first full year. The Type 2 Silver Eagle design replaced the Type 1 in mid-2021. Changes included a new reverse design by Emily Damstra, an interrupted serrated edge that serves as a security feature, and the addition of Adolph Weinman’s artist mark. The United States Mint released the W Proofs on April 14th, 2022.

Those wishing to congratulate someone special for a milestone in 2022 will have the chance to do so with the 2022-W Congratulations Set. The set includes a Proof Silver Eagle that comes in themed packaging and a certificate of authenticity. The coin bears the Walking Liberty design of Adolph Weinman on the obverse and an Eagle Landing design by Emily Damstra on the reverse. The set’s release date was on April 14th, 2022.

President Zachary Tayler’s Presidential Silver Medal became available on May 2nd, 2022. Tayler was a distinguished veteran whose primary aim as President was preserving the union. The design of this non-denominated medal follows the tradition of the previous issues of the series. The medal’s obverse bears Tyler’s portrait and inscriptions of his name, title, and year that he was sworn in on the obverse. Meanwhile, the reverse bears the Peace and Friendship design that appears on the series.

The Gold Buffalo Proof, which is struck from .9999 fine gold, was first issued in 2006 to provide collectors seeking purer proof options than the Proof American Gold Eagle, which is struck from .9167 fine gold. The proof finish accentuates the classic designs of the series, which come from James Earle Fraser’s Buffalo Nickel. This latest edition became available to collectors on May 12th, 2022.

The Burnished Silver Eagle underwent the most significant change in its history in mid-2021 when the Type 2 version replaced the Type 1 mid-year. Among the changes were a new reverse design by Emily Damstra and the addition of Adolph Weinman’s artist mark to the obverse. 2022 will be the second year of issue that the Burnished Silver Eagle will bear the recently debuted Type 2 design. 2022 Burnished Silver Eagles were released on June 1st, 2022.

This Silver Proof Set contains ten examples of 2022-dated circulating proof coinage, all struck at the iconic San Francisco Mint and bearing the "S" mint mark. The 2022 set notably includes the first five releases in the American Women Quarters series honoring women who were integral to our nation's rich history and a one year of issue 2022 Native American Dollar that honors Ely S. Parker. Parker of the Tonawanda Seneca, served as military secretary to General Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. Out of the ten circulating coins, the quarters, dime, and half dollar have been struck from .999 fine silver! The set was released on June 23rd, 2022.

This year's set includes a whopping total of twenty stunning examples of circulating United States coinage struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. Highlights include the first five American Women quarters and the one-year-only 2022 Native American Dollar that honors Ely S. Parker of the Tonawanda Seneca. This set was released on July 12th, 2022.

This non-denominated medal honors the Marine Corps branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. Struck from 2.5 ounces of .999 fine silver, this poignant medal was released on July 15th, 2022.

2022 marks the first full year of the Type 2 Proof Silver Eagle. The coin retains all the changes that were made in mid-2021, including a new security feature, Emily Damstra’s new Eagle Landing reverse design, and Adolph Weinman’s artist mark on the obverse. Collectors can purchase the 2022 Proof Silver Eagle on August 9th, 2022.

Millard Filmore assumed the presidency with the passing of President Zachary Taylor. The last Whig to hold the office, he played an essential role in the passage of the Compromise of 1850, which temporarily eased tensions in the controversy over slavery. A presidential medal honoring him will feature his portrait on the obverse and a Peace and Friendship design on the reverse. The non-denominated medal will be available on August 15, 2022.

Part of the same program as the Navy medal released earlier in the year, this non-denominated .999 fine silver medal honors the Air Force branch of the Armed Forces. This design will be issued on August 16th, 2022.

The American Liberty Silver Medal program debuted in 2017 to mark the 225^th anniversary of the United States Mint. The series depicts Liberty in ways that interpret changing conceptions of her values. The 2022 proof edition will be released on August 18th, 2022.

The American Palladium Eagle marks its fifth anniversary in 2022 with the second Reverse Proof edition of the coin. The series usually carries designs that are the work of Adolph Weinman, with his Winged Liberty from the Mercury Dime on the obverse and Standing Eagle from the 1907 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal on the reverse. This palladium coin will be released on September 8th, 2022.

Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this non-denominated medal will honor the U.S. Coast Guard. The United States Mint is planning on releasing this medal on September 26th, 2022.

The Presidential Silver Medal Series continues with an issue honoring President Franklin Pierce this fall. Pierce was a compromise candidate who signed the Gadsden Purchase and tried to acquire Cuba. The medal will feature his portrait and inscriptions of his name, title, and the year he took office on the obverse and a Peace and Friendship design on the reverse. This Presidential Silver Medal is set to be released on October 3rd, 2022.

This fall, the United States Mint will release its annual Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. Each coin will be struck from .999 fine silver at the San Francisco Mint and bear its “S” mint mark. The Mint has yet to release more information about the exact content of the 2022 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set. This set will be released on October 26th, 2022.

Last year, the United States Mint marked the centennial anniversary of the final Morgan Dollar and the first issue of the Peace Dollar, which celebrated the end of World War I. This fall, the mint will release another Morgan Dollar, this one with a Proof finish.

Along with the Morgan, the Peace Dollar is also being reissued in 2022. The coin features the iconic designs of Anthony di Francisci. In addition, the obverse will bear a left-side portrait of Liberty wearing a radiate crown, while the reverse features an eagle perched against the backdrop of the rays of the sun. This proof will be released in the autumn of 2022.