American Eagle Silver Proof Coin

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.

American eagle silver proof coin.

It was first released by the united states mint on november 24 1986. Proof coins are struck multiple times on specially prepared planchets to provide a unique finish that collectors praise and value. Basics of the american silver eagle series. Pricing for precious metal numismatic products e g palladium platinum 24 k gold 22 k gold varies by the average cost of the underlying metal.

They are also highly polished to appeal to the collector. 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. They are available in proof and uncirculated finishes. How much american silver eagle bullion coins are worth.

The silver eagle bullion coin is a standard strike coin intended for widespread circulation. 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. 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.

American eagle proof and uncirculated coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the u s. 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. A proof american silver eagle coin is a marvel of fine craftsmanship. The detailed designs seem almost lifelike contrasting against the finely polished silver surface.

The silver american eagle enjoys unparalleled recognition and liquidity. Apmex offers proof american silver eagles to add to your silver eagle coin collection. Starting in 1986 the american silver eagle program has been enormously successful. The american silver eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the united states.

Generally a person who wants to buy american eagle. With proof coins the striking process is repeated twice which creates much finer detail. 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. In 1997 the mint introduced platinum proof coins and in 2018 started making palladium proof coins.

The american eagle proof program was introduced in 1986 with the sale of gold proof and silver proof coins. Coin value price chart for american silver eagle bullion coins 1. How is the american eagle proof coin different.