Silver Eagle Coins
Basics of the American Silver Eagle Series. Starting in 1986 the American Silver Eagle Program has been enormously successful. When the program started the mintage of the bullion coins was typically below 10 million, now, with growth of the demand for these coins the mintages are four times the original rate.
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- American Silver Eagle Coins. The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States and gets minted by the US Mint. First issued in 1986, all American Silver Eagle Coins are 99.9% fine silver bullion, struck in the one troy ounce size you can buy here. The Silver American Eagle is legal tender in the USA, with a face value of USD 1, yet they are independently traded based on their silver content.
- Introduced in 1986, Silver American Eagle coins weigh in at one ounce of silver (99.9% pure silver guarantee), authorized by Title II of public law 99-61 and certified by the United States Mint. US Mint Silver Eagles have a very strong sales history, having immediately sold out when released in 1986 and at many times since.
- The first American Silver Eagle coins from the United States Mint were issued with 1986 date marks on the obverse side of the coin. The Silver Eagle program consists only of a 1 Troy oz silver coin with.999 purity and a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Year of Issue: 2020
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 99-61
Background
American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are affordable investments, beautiful collectibles, thoughtful gifts and memorable incentives or rewards. Above all, as legal tender, they’re the only silver bullion coins whose weight and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. They’re also the only silver coins allowed in an IRA.
Silver has historically been the most affordable precious metal. Since 1986, the United States has minted one-dollar silver coins called “Silver Eagles.” Each contains a minimum of one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver.
Affordability. Credibility. Beauty.
The design is based on Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 “Walking Liberty” half dollar, widely considered one of the most beautiful American coins ever minted. Silver Eagles are easy to buy and sell at most coin, precious metal and brokerage companies. Locate an authorized dealer. Prices are based on the market price of silver, plus a small premium to cover minting and distribution costs.
Affordability. Credibility. Beauty.They’re the qualities that have made American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins the world’s best-selling silver coins, with more than 130 million sold since 1986.
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Obverse: Design based on Adolph A. Weinman's 1916 'Walking Liberty' half dollar.Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- Year
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 1 OZ. FINE SILVER
- ONE DOLLAR
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Adolf A. Weinman
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- Sculptor: John Mercanti