The all-new reverse design on the 2022 American Silver Eagle debuted in the second half of 2021. The US Mint announced its intention to overhaul the reverse design of the coins in 2019. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the new design was not selected and ready for production until mid-2021. This makes 2022 the first year in which the Silver Eagle will feature only the new reverse design element from start to finish throughout the year.