American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins | U.S. Mint (2024)

FAQs

Can you buy Silver Eagles directly from the U.S. Mint? ›

The U.S. Mint does not sell bullion coins directly to the public. Learn more about silver bullion coins or locate a bullion coin dealer. Prices are based on the market price of silver, which fluctuates daily.

What is the price of Silver Eagle coins today? The current ask purchase prices for a one ounce Silver American Eagle is: $31.67. The best reference for today's up to date prices for American Silver Eagle Coins is above.

The US Mint issued uncirculated coins have a mint mark depicting where they are created and the bullion versions have no mint mark. Silver Eagles have been produced at three mints: the Philadelphia Mint, the San Francisco Mint, and the West Point Mint.

Banks are increasingly carrying American Silver Eagles as the coins provide a way to diversify their portfolios and offer an attractive asset that appeals to investors and collectors.

Adding American Silver Eagles to your investment portfolio is a smart move, offering the advantages of precious metal diversification. They hold both numismatic and physical metal value, and can potentially offer a high rate of return, especially in uncertain economic times.

Silver and gold hold their allure as investments, catering to different types of investors. For those with a collector's eye, coins appeal due to their historical significance and potential numismatic value; silver dollars have been exemplary since the establishment of the US Mint in 1791.

American Silver Eagle coins are among the most highly-priced in the world due to their low mintage quantities, strong government recognition, and collectible value.

For instance, if silver's spot price is $23.50 per ounce, an American Silver Eagle – a popular silver coin – may have an $8.00 per ounce premium. Therefore, a Silver Eagle in the market would cost approximately $31.50.

The obverse of the American Eagle Silver Coins uses the “Walking Liberty” design by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman from the 1916 half dollar. Liberty walks in profile, draped in the folds of the American flag.

Which Silver Eagle is rarest? ›

1995-W American Silver Eagle – Proof

It bears a “W” mintmark. A scant 30,125 coins were struck, and this is a really rare coin in all proof grades.

It's well known within the industry that American silver eagles minted in 1999 or earlier, with the exception of 1987, are better date and more valuable silver coins than their post-1999 counterparts.

One of the primary reasons why American Silver Eagle coins are a good investment is their intrinsic value. The United States government mints these coins containing one troy ounce of . 999 fine silver.

Silver bullion coins like American Silver Eagles can be used as currency but can be spent for their face value. This would cap the value of Silver Eagles at $1, which is far lower than the spot price of silver with a premium included.

One-ounce and 1/10-ounce gold bullion coins and one-ounce silver bullion coins are available at all Leader Bank locations.

Visit the Bullion Dealer Locator to locate a dealer – bullion coins are not sold directly by the U.S. Mint. Produced and sold for collectors, silver coins produced by the U.S. Mint are beautiful pieces of art in fine silver.

The easiest way to buy from the U.S. Mint is via their Web site, usmint.gov. You can also buy through the toll-free ordering line, 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Numismatists have reported that the wait-time has been increasing over the years when calling the mint's toll-free line.

The U.S. Mint makes the coins used as money the United States. They also produce special edition coins you can buy for coin collections.