American Eagle Silver Proof Coin

The american silver eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the united states.

American eagle silver proof coin.

American eagle proof and uncirculated coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the u s. Released in 1986 the. The silver eagle bullion coin is a standard strike coin intended for widespread circulation. Proof coins are struck multiple times on specially prepared planchets to provide a unique finish that collectors praise and value.

With proof coins the striking process is repeated twice which creates much finer detail. They are available in proof and uncirculated finishes. American eagle coins are beautiful collectibles in precious metals for any numismatist. How much american silver eagle bullion coins are worth.

The american eagle proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold proof and silver proof coins. The silver american eagle enjoys unparalleled recognition and liquidity. Generally a person who wants to buy american eagle. 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.

Coins for sale for american silver eagle type bullion coins items. The american silver eagle has a face value of one dollar and contains one troy ounce of 999 fine silver. Make offer 2015 w west point american eagle 999 fine silver one dollar s 1 1 oz proof coin 2020 s proof 1 american silver eagle pcgs pr70dcam firststrike pre sale 149 99. It is struck only in the one troy ounce size which has a nominal face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99 9 pure silver it is authorized by title ii of public law 99 61 liberty coin act approved july 9.

The detailed designs seem almost lifelike contrasting against the finely polished silver surface. Coin value price chart for american silver eagle bullion coins 1. In 1997 the mint introduced platinum proof coins and in 2018 started making palladium proof coins. They are also highly polished to appeal to the collector.

Starting in 1986 the american silver eagle program has been enormously successful. It was first released by the united states mint on november 24 1986. Lookup coin values for good very good fine very fine brilliant uncirculated proof conditions and ms grade. Basics of the american silver eagle series.

How is the american eagle proof coin different. These coins command a higher premium over the spot silver price than their bullion counterparts command as they are struck using a more precise and slow process to ensure. The silver american eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the united states and one of the few silver bullion coins guaranteed for weight content and purity by the u s.