The American Silver Eagle bullion coin is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986. It is struck only in the 1 troy oz denomination which has a nominal face value of one US dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 999.0 pure silver. It is authorized by the United States congress and its weight and content are certified by the United States Mint. Considered one of the most beautiful silver coins bullion ever minted, Silver Eagles coins are among the finest silver coins bullion ever issued by the United States. Featuring an American eagle, the very symbol of American's freedom, Silver Eagles act as building blocks for investment.
The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's beautiful walking liberty design originally used on U.S. Silver Half Dollars from 1916 through 1947. The reverse design is John Mercanti's rendition of an eagle and shield, symbolic of American strength and pride. The American Silver Eagle bullion coins are refined to a purity of 999.0 and have a weight of one ounce. They are traded as investment grade silver bullion in international precious metal markets.
