American Eagle Coins

• Year of Issue: 2020
• Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 99-61

Junk silver (aka pre-1965 coins) is an informal term to describe a circulated 90% silver dime, quarter, or half dollar that has the bullion value of the silver it contains. This type of circulated. Junk silver (aka pre-1965 coins) is an informal term to describe a circulated 90% silver dime, quarter, or half dollar that has the bullion value of the silver it contains. This type of circulated coin has no collectible or numismatic value. Silver bullion bars have a lower premium than coins in most cases, because it is cheaper to create silver bars than it is to mint coins. The larger the size of the silver bar, the lower the cost of production per ounce, since so many ounces are accounted for in a single bar. A flat bar made up.999+ (usually) pure silver is known as a silver bullion bar. These products can weigh as low as 1 troy ounce and can go as high as the whopping 1,000 troy ounces. The most typical silver bars that are minted and sold are 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, 1 kilo, and 100 oz. The value of a silver bullion bar is usually close to its melt value.

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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Characteristics

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

Reverse

• Sculptor: John Mercanti

Related Information

Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Silver Bullion Products. It's easy to buy silver coins, silver bars and more. Our large inventory caters to both the Silver Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date minted of the American Silver Eagles as well as the Gold American Eagle and carry a large quantity of Silver Coins, Silver Maple Leafs & Chinese Pandas. Prices displayed are current with market conditions and are shown at cash discounted rates. Investors looking to buy silver bullion can simply lock in the silver prices 24 hours a day by placing an order online.

Silver Bars

Silver Bullion Define

Silver bars are the most popular and economical way to invest in silver. The rule of thumb is, the larger the bar, the closer to the spot price per ounce you will pay. Silver bars come in a variety of sizes from the popular 1 ounce bars all the way up to 1000 ounces. The most popular sizes are as follows: 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz. We also stock some odd size bars as well as fractional (less than an ounce) silver bars.

Silver Coins

Silver coins are our most popular and best-selling item collectively. Nearly every country has produced some type of silver coin in it's history. Previously used as common currency, today's silver coins are produced for investment purposes. Typically they are one troy ounce. Some of our most popular bullion silver coins are: American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, Chinese Silver Pandas & Austrian Philharmonic. We also are highly competitive in the trading of US 90% Silver Coins or junk silver coins as it is commonly called.

Silver Rounds

Silver Bullion Coins For Sale

Silver rounds are privately minted (not issued by countries) and are similar in price to their silver bar counterparts. Generally speaking, rounds are usually 1 ounce size and can have almost any type of image on them. There are silver rounds to celebrate holidays, depict religious symbols, patriotic themes and even celebrities. We offer brand new as well as some older, more collectible silver rounds.

Other Silver Products

Frequently we carry other silver products like silver bullets, silver nuggets and other unique pieces. If there is a unique silver collectible you are looking for give us a call 1-800-735-1311

Silver Bullion Bars

Silver Bars

Silver bars are the most popular and economical way to invest in silver. The rule of thumb is, the larger the bar, the closer to the spot price per ounce you will pay. Silver bars come in a variety of sizes from the popular 1 ounce bars all the way up to 1000 ounces. The most popular sizes are as follows: 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz. We also stock some odd size bars as well as fractional (less than an ounce) silver bars.

Silver Coins

Silver coins are our most popular and best-selling item collectively. Nearly every country has produced some type of silver coin in it's history. Previously used as common currency, today's silver coins are produced for investment purposes. Typically they are one troy ounce. Some of our most popular bullion silver coins are: American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, Chinese Silver Pandas & Austrian Philharmonic. We also are highly competitive in the trading of US 90% Silver Coins or junk silver coins as it is commonly called.

Silver Rounds

Silver rounds are privately minted (not issued by countries) and are similar in price to their silver bar counterparts. Generally speaking, rounds are usually 1 ounce size and can have almost any type of image on them. There are silver rounds to celebrate holidays, depict religious symbols, patriotic themes and even celebrities. We offer brand new as well as some older, more collectible silver rounds.

Other Silver Products

Frequently we carry other silver products like silver bullets, silver nuggets and other unique pieces. If there is a unique silver collectible you are looking for give us a call 1-800-735-1311

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