Silver Eagle History

The American Silver Eagle was first produced in 1986 and is now one of the most popular bullion coins in the world. The American Silver Eagle series is the only investment-grade silver bullion coin series produced by the United States Mint. The design of the Silver Eagle series, by a man named Adolph A. Weinman, was actually created in 1916. This design was originally used for the U.S. Half Dollar of that time known as the Walking Liberty Half Dollar.

Each coin features a reeded edge and has a legal tender face value of one dollar. While the face value of these silver coins does not correlate directly with the intrinsic value of the coins, many investors engoy having goverment minted silver bullion mixed into their portfolios in order to diversify their holdings. Since 1986, the U.S. Mint has produced American Eagle Silver Coins in both Standard bullion state and proof finishes (with the exception of 2009 when no proof was made), making American Eagle Silver Dollars exceptional coins for collectors as well.

The weight (31.101 grams), content (1 troy ounce of silver) and purity (99.9% pure) of every Silver Eagle coin is guaranteed by the U.S. Government.

American Silver Eagle Dollars for Collectors

Silver American Eagle Coins. Monex Silver American Eagle price charts feature ask prices per ounce for pure.999 fine one troy ounce Silver Eagle coins, available in units of 100. The 3-Month Live chart incorporates the latest price per ounce for the current trading day, while the 6-Month Candlestick, 1-Year Close, 5-Year Close and 10-Year.

For several decades silver bullion coins have been a staple in both the investment and coin collecting communities. Many of the coins being passed down from generation to generation serving not only as a tangible investment or collectible piece, but also as a cherished, sentimental family heirloom. For many collectors, the attraction to collecting American Silver Eagles likes within the excitement of hunting down and owning one from every date created.

  1. Find the current Silver Eagles values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. 2021 $1 Silver Eagle - Type 1 First Strike Cleveland Arrows 1 of 1000.
  2. American Silver Eagle Coins. The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States and gets minted by the US Mint. First issued in 1986, all American Silver Eagle Coins are 99.9% fine silver bullion, struck in the one troy ounce size you can buy here. The Silver American Eagle is legal tender in the USA, with a face value of USD 1, yet they are independently traded based on their silver content.

Silver Coins for Investors

In the investment world, American Silver Eagles are a very popular choice for several reasons. Not only are these bullion coins beautiful to look at and easy to store; they are also government minted. The fact that each coin has a government backed guarantee for weight, content, and purity is a big deal so some investors. Another perk to American Eagle Silver Dollars is that they are readily available in large quantities by most all well-known bullion dealers. This makes purchasing convenient and feasible for everyone!

Golden Eagle Coins specializes in a wide variety of Silver Bullion Products. It's easy to buy silver coins, silver bars and more. Our large inventory caters to both the Silver Bullion Investor as well as the collector. We offer every date minted of the American Silver Eagles as well as the Gold American Eagle and carry a large quantity of Silver Coins, Silver Maple Leafs & Chinese Pandas. Prices displayed are current with market conditions and are shown at cash discounted rates. Investors looking to buy silver bullion can simply lock in the silver prices 24 hours a day by placing an order online.

Silver Bars

Silver bars are the most popular and economical way to invest in silver. The rule of thumb is, the larger the bar, the closer to the spot price per ounce you will pay. Silver bars come in a variety of sizes from the popular 1 ounce bars all the way up to 1000 ounces. The most popular sizes are as follows: 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz. We also stock some odd size bars as well as fractional (less than an ounce) silver bars.

Silver Eagle Coins Prices

Silver Coins

Silver coins are our most popular and best-selling item collectively. Nearly every country has produced some type of silver coin in it's history. Previously used as common currency, today's silver coins are produced for investment purposes. Typically they are one troy ounce. Some of our most popular bullion silver coins are: American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, Chinese Silver Pandas & Austrian Philharmonic. We also are highly competitive in the trading of US 90% Silver Coins or junk silver coins as it is commonly called.

Silver Rounds

Silver rounds are privately minted (not issued by countries) and are similar in price to their silver bar counterparts. Generally speaking, rounds are usually 1 ounce size and can have almost any type of image on them. There are silver rounds to celebrate holidays, depict religious symbols, patriotic themes and even celebrities. We offer brand new as well as some older, more collectible silver rounds.

Other Silver Products

Frequently we carry other silver products like silver bullets, silver nuggets and other unique pieces. If there is a unique silver collectible you are looking for give us a call 1-800-735-1311

Silver Bars

Silver bars are the most popular and economical way to invest in silver. The rule of thumb is, the larger the bar, the closer to the spot price per ounce you will pay. Silver bars come in a variety of sizes from the popular 1 ounce bars all the way up to 1000 ounces. The most popular sizes are as follows: 1 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz and 100 oz. We also stock some odd size bars as well as fractional (less than an ounce) silver bars.

Silver Coins

Silver Eagle Coins Virginia Beach

Silver coins are our most popular and best-selling item collectively. Nearly every country has produced some type of silver coin in it's history. Previously used as common currency, today's silver coins are produced for investment purposes. Typically they are one troy ounce. Some of our most popular bullion silver coins are: American Silver Eagles, Canadian Silver Maple Leafs, Chinese Silver Pandas & Austrian Philharmonic. We also are highly competitive in the trading of US 90% Silver Coins or junk silver coins as it is commonly called.

Silver RoundsSilver Eagle Coins

Silver rounds are privately minted (not issued by countries) and are similar in price to their silver bar counterparts. Generally speaking, rounds are usually 1 ounce size and can have almost any type of image on them. There are silver rounds to celebrate holidays, depict religious symbols, patriotic themes and even celebrities. We offer brand new as well as some older, more collectible silver rounds.

American Eagle Silver Dollar Coins

Other Silver Products

Frequently we carry other silver products like silver bullets, silver nuggets and other unique pieces. If there is a unique silver collectible you are looking for give us a call 1-800-735-1311

Silver Eagle Coins Price

  • Silver BarsSilver Bullion - 1oz, 10oz, 100oz
  • American Silver EaglesSilver Eagles 1986-Date
  • 90% Silver US CoinsUS Junk Silver, 90% Silver
  • 40% Silver US CoinsHalf Dollars 1965-1969
  • Canadian Silver Maple LeafsUncirculated & Privy
  • RCM Silver CoinsWildlife, Predator, Superman
  • Silver Chinese Pandas1982-Date
  • Christmas Coins & BarsSilver & Bronze
  • Silver Rounds
  • Cryptocurrency Silver Rounds
  • Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coins
  • Mexican Silver Libertads
  • Silver Bullets
  • America the Beautiful Silver Bullion
  • British Royal Mint Silver Coins
  • Silver UK Britannias
  • Australian Silver Lunar Series I
  • Australian Lunar Silver Series II
  • Australian Silver Lunar Series III
  • Australian Silver Koalas
  • Australian Silver Kookaburras
  • Australian Silver Kangaroos
  • Australia and Perth Mint Silver Coins
  • New Zealand and Pacific Silver CoinsNiue, Tuvalu, Fiji
  • African Silver Bullion Wildlife Series2004-Date
  • South Africa Silver Coins
  • Gibraltar Silver Cherub Angels
  • Silver Coins from The Isle Of Man
  • Silver Chinese Coins(Fans, Flowers, Lunar, etc.)
  • Silver Kilos
  • Wounded Warrior Project
  • Other Silver Products