American Eagle Silver Proof Coin

American eagle coins are beautiful collectibles in precious metals for any numismatist.

American eagle silver proof coin.

It was first released by the united states mint on november 24 1986. Generally a person who wants to buy american eagle. Coins for sale for american silver eagle type bullion coins items. They are also highly polished to appeal to the collector.

Apmex offers proof american silver eagles to add to your silver eagle coin collection. 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. 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.

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. The silver american eagle enjoys unparalleled recognition and liquidity. Proof coins are struck multiple times on specially prepared planchets to provide a unique finish that collectors praise and value. Starting in 1986 the american silver eagle program has been enormously successful.

The american silver eagle has a face value of one dollar and contains one troy ounce of 999 fine silver. 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. The detailed designs seem almost lifelike contrasting against the finely polished silver surface.

A proof american silver eagle coin is a marvel of fine craftsmanship. Basics of the american silver eagle series. How is the american eagle proof coin different. With proof coins the striking process is repeated twice which creates much finer detail.

How much american silver eagle bullion coins are worth. Lookup coin values for good very good fine very fine brilliant uncirculated proof conditions and ms grade. Coin value price chart for american silver eagle bullion coins 1. Released in 1986 the.

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. 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. They are available in proof and uncirculated finishes.