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 2004 American Silver Eagles NGC MS69  US $748.00
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 1986 Silver Eagle NGC MS 70 MS70 1st Year Silver Eagles US $600.00
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 1986 SAE Silver American Eagle 1 OZ 999 BU UNC US $24.95
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 1986 to 2007 Silver Eagle set ICG MS69 22 COINS NR US $900.00
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 1986 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE NGC MS69 BROWN GOLD LABEL US $45.95
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 1986 2010 $1 1 oz Silver Eagle Mint Capsules No Coins US $11.79
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 24 Silver Eagles 1986 2009 in Dansco Album 4 Christmas US $589.00
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 1986 S $1 NGC PF69 SILVER PROOF EAGLE FIRST YEAR ISSUE US $109.99
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 1986 PCGS MS 69 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE US $45.95
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 28 Silver eagles 1986 2010 2006 2008 W in DanscoAlbum US $724.95
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United States Mint 2009 Silver Coin Proof Set Available July 17
The eighteen coin 2009 United States Mint Silver Proof Set was made available on July 17, 2009 and is one of the more highly anticipated arrivals of the year.
This year’s Silver Proof Coin set includes as follows: One each of the Jefferson 5-cent coin, Roosevelt dime and Kennedy half-dollar; (4) Presidential $1 Coins featuring William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor; (1) Native American $1 Coin; (6) Commemorative quarter-dollar coins celebrating the District of Columbia and 5 United States territories (American Samoa, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands); (4) Lincoln Bicentennial One-Cent Coins struck in honor of the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Struck in lustrous 90% silver will be the dime, half-dollar, and six quarters.
All of the coins will bear the United States Mint at San Francisco “S” mintmark, and will include a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Director of the U.S. Mint.
The United States Mint Silver Proof Set is now offered through the United States Mint’s Online Subscription Program, so head over there now to place your orders!
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 2009 MINT PROOF SILVER SET 18 COINS US $59.50
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 2009 UNITED STATE MINT SILVER PROOF SET 18 COINS US $58.00
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 1999 2009 US Silver Proof Sets US $799.00
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 2009 DC USTERRITORIES QTRSSILVER PROOF SET W COA US $39.95
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 1999 2009 Silver US Proof Sets In Original Red Boxes US $769.00
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 2009 US Mint Silver Proof Set 18 coins New in box US $64.00
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 2009 S USMINT SILVER PROOF SET18 COINS COA RED BOX US $58.29
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 2009 United States Mint Silver Proof Set 18 COINS US $67.49
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 2009 18 Coin Silver Proof Set™ SV0 US $67.49
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 2009 DC Territories Quarter Silver Proof Set US $29.99
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