American Silver Eagles are some of the most popular silver bullion coins in the world. American Eagles from the US Mint are part of a series that includes gold and platinum coins as well. Along with their counterpart coins, Silver Eagles were introduced by the United States Mint in 1986. These are the only silver bullion coin whose purity, and weight is guaranteed by the United States government. As such it is also America’s only official investment grade coin.

The obverse of the coin depicts a design created by Adolph Weinman called “Walking Liberty.” This is the same design used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coins that were issued from 1916 to 1947. This is one of the most recognizable designs ever to be used on coins minted by the United States. The reverse of the American Silver Eagle coin a beautiful strike of the American eagle, which symbolizes nation’s heritage of liberty and strength.

To learn more, download the official US Mint sheet on the American Silver Eagle.

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