United States Mint Silver Eagle 1986 to 2021 Type 1

Since its introduction in 1986 Silver Eagles have been bought by wise collectors and investors. Silver Eagles have become the most popular bullion coin in the world because of its beauty, its quality, and the assurance of content by the U.S. Government. The design is based on the famous “Walking Liberty” of Adolph Weinman’s 1916 U.S. half-dollar, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful coins ever minted. The reverse designed by retired Chief Engraver John Mercanti. The majestic American Eagle has a shield on its chest, a banner across its wings stating E PLURIBUS UNUM, olive branch and arrow in its talons. Above the eagle are thirteen stars, representing the original thirteen colonies. The entire design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, ONE DOLLAR. Every Silver Eagle is a meticulously crafted work of art, produced to the exacting standards of The United States Mint. By law, all U.S. Silver Eagle bullion coins are struck only from silver mined in the United States.