Silver Bullion Coins

American Eagle silver bullion coins were first minted in 1986. The Silver Eagles bullion coins are the finest silver coins ever minted by the United States and are .999 fine silver. Each silver bullion coin contains one troy ounce of pure silver. A small amount of copper is added to increase durability resist scratching and marring. The Silver Eagle silver bullion coins are considered some of the most beautiful coins ever issued. The design is based on the “Walking Liberty silver dollar that was introduced in 1917. The reverse side depicts an eagle and shield that displays Americas pride and strength.

American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are guaranteed by the United States Government and are America’s only investment grade silver bullion coins. The only silver bullion coins in the world with silver content and purity guaranteed by the United States Government. American Eagle silver bullion coins are recognized the world over in all the major investment markets. Investment experts suggest that your retirement portfolio should contain some silver bullion coins to improve performance. That’s because the price of silver usually counters the price of many other financial assets which may help to reduce the volatility of your portfolio. American Eagle silver bullion coins are an easy, convenient, and affordable way to include silver in your assets.

One measure of an investment is how easy is it to buy and sell, its liquidity. Just like Junk Silver Coins, American Eagle silver bullion coins are also unique in that they are backed by the U.S. Government and can easily be sold for cash at most any coin around the world. They also have a face value of one dollar which is largely symbolic, because the market price of silver has historically been much higher than the coins face value. American Silver Eagles are available at coin dealers, banks, and online. The silver bullion coins sell at silver’s spot market price plus a small premium. American Eagles silver bullion coins are affordable for nearly every investor because silver is usually the lowest priced of the precious metals.

The United States Mint was founded in 1792 as the bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The official mint of the U.S. Government makes coins for legal tender. The mint also strikes commemorative and bullion coin issues for various occasions. American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are minted in West Point, New York.