Silver American Eagle Coins - Affordable Investments

By Matthew Douglas

The United States Mint, over the years, has earned a reputation for producing some of the most beautifully designed coins in the world. Most are created as official currency, while some are mainly collectible. The most famous and most highly regarded coin is the American Silver Eagle Coin.

Back in'86, the minting of the American Silver Eagle coin began. This coin was a spin off of the Adolph A. Weinman "Walking Liberty" half dollar. The Walking Liberty was minted in the United States from'16 to'47. This coin's signature was the "AAW" mark that was found under the eagle's wing on the backside of the coin. The Walking Liberty is valued at 50 cents.

The Silver Eagle coin is a one dollar silver bullion coin that enjoys a reputation around the globe as having great investment potential. These coins are sought after by investors from all backgrounds because of their quality and guarantee.

These coins are the world's best-selling silver coins. There have been more than-0 million sold since they were first minted. These coins are the minted to exact specifications and are the official silver bullion coin of the United States. Each coin contains at least one troy ounce of 99. 9% pure silver.

Silver Eagles are approved as official investments into your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). The long term investment stability of Silver Eagles is yet another reason that makes these coins so highly regarded. The resale value of these coins is determined by the market price of silver plus a premium to cover minting and distribution costs.

There are three versions of the Silver Eagle coin. The first version is the regular bullion version. This version is available from authorized coin dealers and bullion dealers. The second version is the collectible proof. This version is the version available each year directly from the United States Mint. This version comes with a protective case and a certificate of authenticity from the Mint. The third version is the uncirculated or burnished version. This version is the most recent version and has the "W" mint mark and is struck on burnished specialty blanks.

Widely sought after by coin collectors and precious metal collectors, the Silver Eagle definitely is. Collectors consider this coin to be the "modern day silver dollar" and often pay close attention to series dates, including hard to find anniversary issues.

The Silver Eagles are exquisite coins and make wonderful investments and great collectibles. These coins are created with great precision and will definitely pay off in the long run. - 31899

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