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American Silver Eagle
American Silver Eagle
American Silver Eagle
Introduced in 1986, the American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. Each coin contains one troy ounce of 99.9% fine silver and carries a legal-tender face value of one dollar.
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s celebrated Walking Liberty design. In 2021, the U.S. Mint introduced a redesigned reverse showing an eagle approaching a landing while carrying an oak branch, along with enhanced security features.
| Issue Type | Silver Content | Diameter | Finish | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullion | 1.000 troy oz | 40.60 mm | Bullion | $1 USD |
| Proof | 1.000 troy oz | 40.60 mm | Proof | $1 USD |
| Uncirculated | 1.000 troy oz | 40.60 mm | Uncirculated | $1 USD |
| Reverse Proof | 1.000 troy oz | 40.60 mm | Reverse Proof | $1 USD |
- Official silver bullion coin of the United States
- Contains one troy ounce of 99.9% fine silver
- Weight and silver content guaranteed by the U.S. government
- Highly recognized throughout the precious-metals market
- One-ounce U.S. Treasury silver coins can qualify for certain IRA holdings when applicable custody requirements are satisfied
- Features the historic Walking Liberty obverse design
- Updated reverse design and enhanced security features introduced in 2021
Questions About American Silver Eagles?
Learn more about American Silver Eagles, including their silver purity, specifications, market value, IRA considerations, designs, and how San Diego Coin Shops evaluates these popular U.S. silver coins.
The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. The U.S. Mint introduced the coin in 1986, and each standard Silver Eagle contains one troy ounce of 99.9% fine silver.
American Silver Eagles are composed of 99.9% fine silver and contain one full troy ounce of silver.
An American Silver Eagle contains 1.000 troy ounce of silver, equivalent to approximately 31.103 grams.
The American Silver Eagle has a legal-tender face value of $1. Its precious-metal and collector value, however, is generally much higher than its face value.
One-ounce silver coins minted by the U.S. Treasury are among the coin exceptions permitted under federal IRA collectible rules. Applicable IRA and custodial requirements must still be satisfied, including qualified custody of the coins.
In 2021, the U.S. Mint refreshed the Walking Liberty obverse and introduced a new reverse showing an eagle approaching a landing while carrying an oak branch. Enhanced security features were also introduced.
Value depends on factors including the current silver price, market premiums, year, condition, finish, mint mark, rarity, certification, and collector demand. Certain proof, uncirculated, key-date, or certified examples may carry additional numismatic value.
Yes. San Diego Coin Shops evaluates American Silver Eagles and other silver coins. Offers may vary according to current silver prices, condition, quantity, year, type, certification, and collector demand.
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