American Silver Eagle Proof Coins
American Silver Eagle Proof Coins
First released through the United States Mint in 1986, the American Silver Eagle has come to be the official bullion silver coin of our nation. The obverse of the coins shows the initial walking liberty design created by Adolph A. Weinman that was first featured on the popular Silver Half Dollar put out 1916 to 1947. The reverse of the coin shows a eye-catching version of an American eagle holding a shield to symbolize the pride of America.
The proof versions of the American Silver Eagle coin are put out by the United States Mint with collectors in mind and are produced through a unique process utilizing reflective coin blanks that are placed manually through the coin presses that have been prepared with modified dies. Every coin is struck several times so the softly frosted, yet in depth images appear to drift over a mirror-like background. After study by the Mint's employees, each Proof Eagle is encased in a hard plastic container and mounted in a beautiful presentation holder with its particular official Certificate of Authenticity. Read more
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Silver American Eagles For Investing Or Collecting
If you are looking for a diverse silver bullion product for a gift, or as an investment or collectible coin, you will find that Silver Eagle American Coins are favorably regarded by coin collectors and investors equally. They are some of the most exquisite bullion coins that you can have as a part of your portfolio or coin collection. The United States Mint's Silver Eagle Coin Program began back in 1986 and has turned out to be the leading silver bullion coin of the United States of America. Put out by the Mint, American Silver Eagles are quite useful in that they can be included by individuals towards the funding of an Individual Retirement Accounts.
The government mints these coins with 1 full ounce of .9999 pure silver content. This makes it one of the few bullion coins in the world to be created with such a high silver content. The bullion coins have a nominal face value of one dollar, but investors know that the true value of each silver eagle is based just above the current spot price of silver.
The bullion coins were manufactured and produced with the famed Walking Liberty design by Adolph A Weinman on the obverse. If you've ever viewed the unforgettable half dollar coins produced from the 1916 through to 1947, you will certainly be familiar with this magnificent version of Liberty. This is important in that these coins have helped the design depicted on the silver eagles to become such an legendary figure. The pattern on the coin's reverse was sculpted by John Mercanti, which features a heraldic eagle with its wings unfurled.
There are many collectors of American Silver Eagles and each has his or her individual basis for becoming involved in the hobby. Some collectors are in love with the coin's dazzling craftsmanship, while others get pleasure from the coins for their potential long term value.
To ascertain the value of a individual coin, a number of considerations should be taken into account including factors like the year that the coin is made, as some years they production figures were less than others, thereby lowering the overall numbers of bullion coin in the hands of the general public. Coin minted in 1991 and 1993 or anniversary editions for instance, tend to be among the most sought after coins that collectors are looking for, and bring higher demand when sold through coin dealers or at auctions.
At the moment, American Silver Eagles are enjoying a great rush in popularity, due to the uncertain economic climate. As precious metals have a propensity to make a excellent hedge against diminishing dollar values, investors are seeking the shelter that can be offered by precious metals including official silver bullion products from the U.S. Mint.
American Silver Eagles: Worth Every Cent
Throughout the history of the United States Mint, it has produced millions coins of coins released as general currency (think of mostly pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and even half-dollars). Along with the production of these "everyday" type coins, the Mint quietly works on different types of coins; gold, silver and platinum coins that are created purely as investments or for coin collectors with an affinity for American coins that are produced with a purity and design quality that are second to none. Specifically, the coins that tend to be the most popular are the coins produced by the American Silver Eagle Coin Program.
The coin's design stems from the work is based off Adolph Weinman, who's half dollar design from the 1916 edition of the "Walking Liberty." coin still inspires the respect and admiration of coin enthusiasts everywhere.
Beginning production back in 1986, the U.S. Mint began the production of fine silver bullion coins, that would be aimed at collectors as they were subjected to an exhaustive minting procedure, that begins with coin blanks made of fine silver that can only be mined exclusively here in the United States. Produced in 99.9% pure silver American Silver Eagles are the official silver bullion coins of the United States, and as such, are respected worldwide for the guarantee of weight, content and purity all of which are backed by the United States government. You will find that this guarantee goes a long way in insuring that anyone who buys or sells silver eagle coins, is dealing with a silver asset of the highest possible quality.
These coins are currently in high demand as they are a hedge against falling dollar values in tough economic climates. The stability of silver gives American Eagles their true benefit in regards to potential long term gains.
Available in four different denominations,including 1/10, 1/4, 1/2 and 1 oz versions, the coins are affordable to most collectors and investors, as the smaller sizes allow for even beginners in the fields of coin collectors and silver bullion investment to begin to slowly add small amounts of physical silver to their portfolios. More advanced investors, or those wishing to add even rarer silver bullion coins to their collections may also focus on the uncirculated or proof editions that are produced in limited amounts by the United States Mint.
American Silver Eagle coins can be wise investments for those investors looking to spread out into a diversified number of assets as part of a balanced portfolio. To collectors however, the coins are worth the cost due to their intricate design and rarity.
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 1986 SAE Silver American Eagle 1 OZ 999 BU UNC  US $24.95
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 1986 S SILVER EAGLE PR70 DCAM FIRST YEAR PRODUCED US $500.00
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 1986 2010 $1 1 oz Silver Eagle Mint Capsules No Coins US $11.79
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 1986 S $1 NGC PF69 SILVER PROOF EAGLE FIRST YEAR ISSUE US $109.99
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 1986 PROOF SILVER EAGLE LOW BUY IT NOW US $72.00
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 1986 2004 American Silver Eagles NGC MS69 US $748.00
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 1986 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69 BROWN GOLD LABEL US $45.95
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 1986 S AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER $1 PROOF COIN US MINT US $84.95
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 1986 American Silver Eagle $1 NGC MS69 S$1 First Year US $55.00
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 HOT 1986 PCGS MS69 SILVER EAGLE MS 69 LK US $49.99
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