Not sure about the accuracy of the statement, but someone on Mint News Blog claims the email was sent in error by the mint and that the email was incorrect. http://mintnewsblog.com/2016/08/u-s...coins-and-proof-silver-eagles/#comment-248297
Strange how that whole month is not even shown on the schedule... Maybe they are looking for a quit release... Nah ! That makes no sense... Still... Something strange is going on... hate to miss it... Haven't even heard a mintage on it, cost, etc...