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Updated on 03/15/2024

1oz. American Silver Eagle
Bullion Coin


1986 - Present




On the 9th of July in 1985, the United States Congress passed the Liberty Coin Act, the law authorized the US Mint to start producing Gold and Silver American Eagle bullion coins.

The United States Mint produced the first American Silver Eagle Bullion Coin on November 24, 1986; the silver coin's content, weight, and purity are all certified by the United States Mint.

The American Silver Eagle bullion coin is the official silver bullion investment coin of the United States.




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Design of the
1oz. American Silver Eagle
Bullion Coin



Obverse - Type I  (1986 - 2021)


2020 - 1 oz American Eagle Gold bullion coin - Obverse - Type I

Walking Liberty

The obverse side of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin displays  Adolph A. Weinman's design of the "Walking Liberty," which was originally used for the United States "Walking Liberty" Half-Dollar silver coin, issued from 1916 to 1947.


The obverse design depicts Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian "Liberty" cap while cloaked in the American flag.  Liberty is in full stride toward the dawn of a new day, with her right arm extended in the bestowal of the spirit of liberty and her left arm cradling branches of laurel (a symbol for the triumph of humanity) and oak (strength).

Inscriptions:

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • Adolf A. Weinman's initials (A under W) in the hem of Lady Liberty's gown
  • Year of Issue "2020"

Coin photo provided courtesy of SD Bullion








Reverse - Type I  (1986 - 2021)


2020 - 1 oz American Eagle Gold bullion coin - Reverse - Type I

John Mercanti, the twelfth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, now retired, designed the reverse side of the 1 oz. American Silver Bullion Coin.

The reverse side of the silver bullion coin mimics the Great Seal of the United States;" it portrays an American Bald Eagle behind an American shield, with a ribbon in its beak that says "E PLURIBUS UNUM," grasping an olive branch with its right talon and arrows in its left talon.

The arrows and olive branch together symbolize that the United States has "a strong desire for peace, but will always be ready for war."

Above the eagle are thirteen five-pointed stars, representing the original Thirteen Colonies of the United States of America.

Inscriptions:

  • • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA •
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM - Latin for "Out of Many, One"
  • 1 OZ. FINE SILVER~ONE DOLLAR - the  weight, fineness, and face value
  • JM - John Mercanti's initials

Note: American Eagle Bullion Coins Do Not have a Mint Mark; only the Collector's Proof and Collector's Un-Circulated Versions of the Silver American Eagles have a mint mark on the reverse side.

Coin Photos Courtesy of: The US Mint.



American Eagle
Silver Bullion Coin  -  Type II 


2021 - Present


Coinciding with the American Eagle Bullion Coins 35th Anniversary, the United States Mint announced that several design changes were coming to the Mint’s two best-selling coin programs.

The announcement stated that the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle bullion coins were going to receive design enhancements on their obverse sides and complete design changes to the coin's reverse side.

These 39 images, seen here, were provided to the U.S. Mint for final approval of the silver eagle's final reverse design; the design below was the one chosen.

The United States Mint introduced new designs for the reverse sides of the American Silver Eagles and American Gold Eagles in 2021

Type II - Redesign Features

The image below from the U.S. Mint displays all the new features of the American Silver Eagle - type II. (click the image to enlarge)

The proof, uncirculated, and bullion versions of the American silver eagle coin received these changes.

Note: the Bullion Version of the American Silver Eagle does not have a "Mint Mark" on its reverse side, unlike the Proof and Uncirculated Versions of the coin.





Obverse - Type II - (2021 - Present)

1oz U.S. Silver Eagle Obverse Type II

Walking Liberty

The obverse side of the American Silver Eagle bullion coin displays Adolph A. Weinman's design of the "Walking Liberty," which was originally used for the United States "Walking Liberty" Half-Dollar silver coin, issued from 1916 to 1947.


The obverse design depicts Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian "Liberty" cap while cloaked in the American flag.  Liberty is in full stride toward the dawn of a new day, with her right arm extended in the bestowal of the spirit of liberty and her left arm cradling branches of laurel (a symbol for the triumph of humanity) and oak (strength).

Inscriptions:

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • Adolf A. Weinman's initials (A under W) in the hem of Lady Liberty's gown
  • Year of Issue "2020"

Coin Photos Courtesy of The US Mint.








Reverse - Type II

1oz U.S. Silver Eagle Reverse Type II

The new design on the reverse side of the American Eagle Silver bullion coin depicts an eagle landing and carrying an oak branch (strength) as if it were adding it to a nest.

Inscriptions:

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM - Latin for "Out of Many, One"
  • • ONE DOLLAR • 1 OZ. FINE SILVER - the  face value, weight, fineness
  • ESD - initials of Emily Damstra, designer
  • MG - initials of Michael Gaudioso, sculptor

The edge of the coin is reeded with one missing reed to deter counterfeiting.

Note: American Eagle Bullion Coins Do Not have a Mint Mark; only the Collector's Proof and Collector's Un-Circulated Versions of the Silver American Eagles have a mint mark on the reverse side.

Coin Photos Courtesy of The US Mint.





Reeded Edge Security Feature - Type II

The new edge on the American Eagle Silver is the U.S. Mint's latest attempt to stop counterfeiters from reproducing one of the world's most sought-after bullion coins.

The newest anti-counterfeiting measure is a Missing Reed on the silver bullion coin's reeded edge.




Where & How
American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins
are Made



The United States Mint's satellite facility, the West Point Mint in New York, is the primary location for all bullion coin production.

However, when demand is high, the US Mint will make bullion coins at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints.

The following video is about how the American Eagle Silver bullion coin is made at the West Point Mint.

Minting the American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin.





1oz. American Silver Eagle
Coin Information



Introduction:......1986

IRA Approved:....Yes

Grade:...............Uncirculated

Face Value:........$1 US

Total Weight:......31.10 grams

Purity:...............99.90% / .9990

Silver Content:...Silver 0.999 troy oz. / (31.072 grams)

Composition:.....99.9% Silver, Balance Copper

Diameter:..........40.6 mm / (1.598 inches)

Thickness:.........2.98 mm / (0.120 inch)

Mint Mark:.........No

Designers:.........Adolph A. Weisman & John Mercanti

Edge:................Reeded





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1oz. American Silver Eagle
Bullion Coins
Mintage and Sales Figures



American Silver Eagle Mintage Figures by Facility

Year

West Point

San Francisco

Philadelphia

Year Dated Mintage

Annual Sales

Type I

2021.........11,811,000..|..1,000,000..|.......495,500..|.....n/a....|...13,306,500

Type II

2021.........13,968,500..|..1,000,000..|.................0..|......n/a....|...14,968,500

Type I  &  Type II

2021............................American Silver Eagle Total.....................28,275,000


See the Full 2021 American Eagle Bullion Coin breakdown here >>> U.S. Mint releases 2021 bullion coin mintages - Coin World


Type II

Year

West Point

San Francisco

Philadelphia

Year Dated Mintage

Annual Sales


2022........15,963,500....................................n/a...|..15,963,500


2023........20,196,000....................................n/a...|..24,750,000


2024.........7,402,000......................................n/a...|...7,450,000

Updated on 03/15/2024




2020 Silver Eagles

2020 American Eagle Philadelphia and San Francisco Mint bullion coin articles

5/8/2020 - 2020 American Eagle silver bullion coins from Philadelphia Mint being certified - Coin World

10/30/2020 - San Francisco bullion dollars offered to authorized purchasers - Coin World

10/30/2020 - US Mint to Offer 2020-S American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins in San Francisco Labeled Monster Boxes - CoinNews




1986 - 1998  Silver Eagles
Satellite Mint - Mintage Figures

The blog posts below detail the process of obtaining mintage figures for West Point, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints between 1986-1998.



The US Mint's mintage figures from 1986–1998 were obtained through a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request.

The US Mint's response to this guide's FOIA request is seen here on page 1page 2, and page 3.





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