Silver Coups are the highest recognition given in Micosay and are presented for exceptional service. The Silver Coup recognition was first introduced by Chief Swift Eagle at the 1959 Tribal Feast. The Silver Coups (also known as the Chief's Coups) is presented by the Chief at his sole discretion.
Silver Coups presented by Chief Quiet Standing Rock (Brick Huffman)
- David Chinnery (Chieftain Cedar Sunset) - 2025
- James “Jim” Todd (Medicine Man Morningstar) - 2025
- Jim Hayes (Chieftain Fast Running Silver Fox) - 2024
- Barry Slotnick (Medicine Man Little White Jacket) - 2023
- Danny Minnick (Medicine Man Bold Lightning Thunder) - 2022
- Richard Ledgerwood (Sagamore Swift Quiet Hunter) - 2019
Silver Coups presented by Chief Strong Spirit (Kendrick Miller)
- David Frantze (Chieftain Silver Blue River) - 2017
- Larry Overfield (Medicine Man Lonely Flicker) - 2017
- Scott Smith (Keeper of the Wampum Son of Spirit Fire) – 2015
- David Allen (Chieftain Laughing Cedar) – 2011
Silver Coups presented by Chief Faithful Eagle (Timothy Bugg)
- Richard E. Brown (Medicine Man Cranky Brown Bear) – 2010
- Terry Miller (Chieftain Least Painted Ground) - 2010
- William Koch (Medicine Man Towering Cottonwood) – 2007
- Richard Weiland (Medicine Man Walking Asking Bear) – 2007
- Lester Ham (Sagamore Four Shields) – 2006
- Roger Hoyt (Medicine Man Patiently Waiting Ram) – 2006
- David Woodman (Medicine Man Painted Elk) – 2006
Silver Coups presented by Chief Eagle From The Sun (James J. Terry Jr.)
- Rick Boeshaar (Chieftain Thundering Black Rain) – 2005
- Casey Halsey (Sachem Quaking Cottonwood) – 2005
- Arland Beltz (Keeper of the Wampum Big Fearless Running Wolf) - 2004
- John Christiansen (Medicine Man Lonesome Mountain) – 2004
- Merlyn E. Grubb (Medicine Man Deep Flowing River) - 2004
- Harold F. (Cotton) Smith (Chieftain Spirit Fire) – 2004
- Clarence Stevens (Sagamore Smoky Fire) – 2004
- Jim Aman (Medicine Man Red Gold Sunset) – 2001
- Bruce Davis (Chieftain Swift Streaking Comet) – 2001
- F. William Lewis (Chieftain Quiet Falling Rain) – 2000
Silver Coups presented by Chief Speaks with Eagles (David J. Ross III)
- James J. Terry Jr. (Chief Eagle From The Sun) – 2004
- Wayne W. Weimer (Chieftain Tall Wolf) – 1998
- Robert A. Merrill (Medicine Man Fast Squirrel) – 1997
- Robert M. Moeder (Medicine Man Singing Night Owl) – 1996
- Douglas V. Entriken (Medicine Man Winged Words) – 1994
- Robert Hedberg (Medicine Man Helpful Trail Measurer) – 1994
- Samuel C. Reaves (Chieftain True Heart) - 1994
- Robert M. (Mic) Finn (Medicine Man Distant Black Falcon) - 1993
- N. Bruce Reed (Medicine Man Flying Red Flame) – 1993
- Charles W. Rich (Medicine Man Big Phantom Hawk) - 1993
- Jere B. Ratcliffe (Chief Soaring Lone Eagle) – 1991
Silver Coups presented by Chief Soaring Lone Eagle (Jere B. Ratcliffe)
- David J. Ross III (Chief Speaks with Eagles) – 1998
- C. Jack Phillips (Chieftain Far Away Hawk) – 1992
- Richard W. (Whitey) Koogler (Medicine Man Mad Drums) - 1991
- Paul D. Arend (Chieftain Piercing Arrow) - 1989
Silver Coups presented by Chief Crazy Eagle (Dan Wheatcroft)
- Edward C. Ross (Medicine Man Bright Storm) - 1987
- H. Louis Chandler (Medicine Man Falling Branch) - 1983
- Richard L. Chandler (Medicine Man Little Falling Branch) – 1983
- Wilford Larimore (Keeper of the Wampum Shining Red Axe) – 1978
- Donald S. Ross (Keeper of the Wampum Wise Medicine) – 1977
Silver Coups presented by Chieftain Lone Star (Wallace Grube)
- Dan Wheatcroft (Chief Crazy Eagle) – 1975
[There was not a previous Chief present to conduct the honors, so Pappy Grube did the presentation.]
Silver Coups presented by Chief Swift Eagle (Chuck Henion)
- William Burns (Chief Driving Rain) - 1961
- Frank S. Deck (Medicine Man Big Burning Hot Ember) – 1961
- John David (J.D.) Hammontree, Jr. (Medicine Man Blue Elk) - 1961
- George H. Hartman (Medicine Man Birchbark of Wisdom) - 1961
- Finley F. Fiske (Chieftain Swift Spear) - 1960
- Wallace M. (Pappy) Grube (Chieftain Lone Star) - 1960
- Karl Miller (Medicine Man Bald Eagle) - 1960
- George Thurman (Medicine Man Silver White Arrow) - 1960
- Robert Weber (Medicine Man Good Helmsman) - 1960
- P.L. (Pop) Williams (Medicine Man Sees In Dark) - 1960
- Glen B. Adams (Medicine Man Fiery Coal) - 1959
- Robert Bensted (Medicine Man Fiery Sunset) - 1959
- Carl C. Clark (Medicine Man Buffalo Killer) - 1959
- Dr. Donald Giesler (Keeper of the Wampum Sharp Healing) - 1959
- Francis M. (Arkie) Hoffman (Medicine Man Rugged Cedar) - 1959
- John L. Marshall Sr. (Chieftain Crow Moon) - 1959
- Rev. Merle L. McConnell (Chieftain Twin Silver Moccasins) - 1959
- George H. Middlekamp (Warrior Big Sparkling Rock) - 1959
- John O. Shanks (Chief Guarding Eagle) - 1959