1986–present - American Eagle Silver Dollar

The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986. It is struck only in the one-troy ounce size, which has a nominal face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver.

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American Silver Eagle
Source: en.wikipedia.org

The American Silver Eagle is authorized by Title II of Public Law 99-61 (Liberty Coin Act, approved July 9, 1985) and codified as 31 U.S.C. § 5112(e)-(h). Its content, weight, and purity are certified by the United States Mint. In addition to the bullion version, the United States Mint has produced a proof version and an uncirculated version for coin collectors. The Silver Eagle has been produced at three mints: the Philadelphia Mint, the San Francisco Mint, and the West Point Mint. The American Silver Eagle bullion coin may be used to fund Individual Retirement Account investments.

Value 1.00 U.S. dollar (face value)
Mass 31.103 g (1.00 troy oz)
Diameter 40.6 mm (1.598 in)
Thickness 2.98 mm (0.1173 in)
Edge Reeded
Composition 99.9% Ag (balance Cu)

Years of minting
1986–present (bullion)
1986–2008, 2010–present (proof)
2006–2008, 2011–present (uncirculated)

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American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins
Source: usmint.gov

Content: Silver - 0.999 Troy Ounce 31.072 Grams
Weight: 1.000 Troy Ounce 31.103 Grams
Diameter: 1.598" 40.60mm
Thickness: 0.117" 2.98mm

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1 Dollar "American Silver Eagle" Bullion Coin
Source: en.numista.com

Non circulating issue
KM# 273
Features
Country United States
Years 1986-2015
Value 1 Dollar (1 USD)
Metal Silver (.999)
Weight 31.103 g
Diameter 40.6 mm
Thickness 2.98 mm
Engravers Adolph Alexander Weinman (obverse)
John Mercanti (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Reeded 201 Reeds

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