American Silver Eagle Proof Coins

Basics of the american silver eagle series.

American silver eagle proof coins.

In 1997 the mint introduced platinum proof coins and in 2018 started making palladium proof coins. The liberty coin act of 1985 authorized the production of an official silver bullion coin for the us and by november 1986 the bullion and proof versions of the american silver eagle were available for. Coin value price chart for american silver eagle bullion coins 1. Generally a person who wants to buy american eagle.

Released in 1986 the. American eagle proof and uncirculated coins sell at a fixed price and can be purchased directly from the u s. 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 silver american eagle enjoys unparalleled recognition and liquidity.

The detailed designs seem almost lifelike contrasting against the finely polished silver surface. 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 silver eagles available at jm bullion. Proof coins are struck multiple times on specially prepared planchets to provide a unique finish that collectors praise and value.

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. 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.

With proof coins the striking process is repeated twice which creates much finer detail. 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. The silver eagle bullion coin is a standard strike coin intended for widespread circulation. 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 american silver eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the united states. It was first released by the united states mint on november 24 1986. How is the american eagle proof coin different. Coins for sale for american silver eagle type bullion coins items.

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. When it comes to buying silver from the united states mint the american silver eagle coin is the top choice of investors and collectors alike.