American Silver Eagle Coin Specifications
The American Silver Eagle has been minted continuously from 1986 to present. As the only silver bullion coin of the United States, it is popular with a wide audience of collectors and precious metals investors. The specifications of the bullion coins have remained the same for the entire series.
Since 1986, each coin has been minted in 99.9% pure silver. The coins are considered legal tender in the United States with a nominal face value of $1. The coins are more accurately valued based on the prevailing price of silver plus a standard mark up.
The American Silver Eagle has been minted continuously from 1986 to present. As the only silver bullion coin of the United States, it is popular with a wide audience of collectors and precious metals investors. The specifications of the bullion coins have remained the same for the entire series.
Since 1986, each coin has been minted in 99.9% pure silver. The coins are considered legal tender in the United States with a nominal face value of $1. The coins are more accurately valued based on the prevailing price of silver plus a standard mark up.
| Years: | 1986 to Present |
| Denomination: | $1 |
| Diameter: | 1.598 inches (40.60 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.177 inches (2.98 mm) |
| Weight: | 1.000 ounces (31.103 grams) |
| Silver Content: | 0.999 ounces (31.072 grams) |
