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1 oz .999 fine silver. Purchases of individual coins will come in a plastic flip. Purchases of 20 coins will come in a tube. These are random, so they have the possibility of being Type 1 or Type 2.
| Quantity | Cash/Check | Credit Card | Paypal/Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 19 | $65.87 | $68.64 | $69.49 |
| 20 - 99 | $65.27 | $68.01 | $68.86 |
| 100 - 299 | $64.62 | $67.33 | $68.17 |
| 300 - 499 | $64.02 | $66.71 | $67.54 |
| 500 or more | $63.37 | $66.03 | $66.86 |
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The 1 oz American Silver Eagle (BU) is the world's best-selling silver bullion coin — produced annually by the United States Mint since 1986 and backed by the full authority of the U.S. government as official legal tender with a face value of $1 USD. No other silver bullion coin combines its record of continuous annual production, government quality guarantee, IRA eligibility, global recognition, and deep secondary market liquidity.
This listing offers Brilliant Uncirculated examples in random date format — meaning you will receive a genuine U.S. Mint American Silver Eagle in BU condition from somewhere in the program's production history. Coins may be from any year 1986 to present, and may be either Type 1 (1986–2021, John Mercanti heraldic eagle reverse) or Type 2 (2021–present, Emily Damstra landing eagle reverse). Both types contain identical silver content and carry the same government guarantees; the distinction is aesthetic and carries collector significance.
Every American Silver Eagle — regardless of date — contains exactly one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, with weight, content, and purity guaranteed by the United States government under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985.
The American Silver Eagle exists because of the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, signed into law on July 9, 1985. This legislation authorized the United States Mint to produce and sell official silver bullion coins, mandated that coins be struck from silver mined from U.S. domestic sources where available, guaranteed that each coin contain exactly one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, and required the Mint to produce sufficient quantities annually to meet public investor demand.
Unlike private mint products that can be discontinued at any time, the U.S. Mint is legally obligated to produce American Silver Eagles every year. The program has run continuously since November 24, 1986 — with the partial exception of 2009, when proof and burnished editions were suspended to redirect all silver blanks to bullion production during the 2008–2009 financial crisis.
From 1986 through approximately 2002, the program was supplied with silver from the U.S. National Defense Stockpile — a strategic reserve maintained by the federal government. When the stockpile was nearly exhausted by 2002, the law was amended to require domestic mine production silver instead.
The U.S. Mint does not sell American Silver Eagle bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, it distributes them to a small, carefully vetted group of Authorized Purchasers — precious metals dealers who meet stringent requirements set by the U.S. Mint.
Authorized Purchasers buy directly from the Mint at a modest premium over silver spot price, then distribute to secondary dealers like BOLD and directly to investors. This two-tier distribution structure ensures each Silver Eagle sold by a reputable dealer traces back to a direct U.S. Mint transaction, maintaining the Mint's quality guarantee throughout the supply chain.
BOLD Precious Metals sources its American Silver Eagle inventory from Authorized Purchasers and maintains full supply chain integrity for every coin sold.
| Year | Mintage (BU Bullion) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5,393,005 | First year of issue |
| 1996 | 3,603,386 | Key date — lowest bullion mintage |
| 2009 | 28,766,500 | Proof/burnished suspended; all output was BU |
| 2015 | 47,000,000+ | Record annual mintage |
| 2020 | 30,089,500 | COVID-era demand surge |
| 2021 (Type 1) | ~14,863,500 | Production ended mid-year |
| 2021 (Type 2) | ~25,186,000 | New design introduced mid-2021 |
Designer: John Mercanti — 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Heraldic bald eagle facing right, olive branch in right talon, 13 arrows in left talon, shield on chest, 13 stars above, banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Border inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "1 OZ. FINE SILVER ~ ONE DOLLAR".
Design: Naturalistic bald eagle in mid-landing, wings angled, holding oak branch. Dynamic composition emphasizing realism. Enhanced edge reeding as anti-counterfeiting measure. Border inscriptions same as Type 1.
2021: The only split year in American Silver Eagle history. Both Type 1 and Type 2 are significant for collectors.
Depicts Lady Liberty striding left toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag, right hand extended, left arm holding oak and laurel branches. "AW" monogram for Adolph Weinman below motto "IN GOD WE TRUST". No mint mark on standard bullion; W/S/P only for Proof/Burnished coins.
For investors: no, both types contain identical silver content and guarantees. For collectors: yes, 2021 coins with both types are significant, commanding modest premiums.
1 oz of .999 fine silver, $1 USD legal tender, fully liquid globally. IRA eligible.
Available individually in flips, in tubes of 20, or Monster Box of 500. BU condition guaranteed.
Random-date format ideal for date-set building. Special editions include Proof, Reverse Proof, Burnished, and Privy Mark.
BOLD Precious Metals carries full range: random date BU, Type 1, Type 2, year-specific BU 1986–present, graded NGC/PCGS, Proof editions, Monster Boxes. PCGS & NGC affiliated, BBB-accredited, 99.8%+ positive feedback.
Individual coins in protective flips, tubes of 20 in sealed U.S. Mint tubes, Monster Boxes of 500 available. Orders $199+ qualify for free insured domestic shipping.
📧 support@boldpreciousmetals.com
📞 1(866) 454-BOLD
The 1 oz American Silver Eagle (BU) is the world's best-selling silver bullion coin — produced annually by the United States Mint since 1986 and backed by the full authority of the U.S. government as official legal tender with a face value of $1 USD. No other silver bullion coin combines its record of continuous annual production, government quality guarantee, IRA eligibility, global recognition, and deep secondary market liquidity.
This listing offers Brilliant Uncirculated examples in random date format — meaning you will receive a genuine U.S. Mint American Silver Eagle in BU condition from somewhere in the program's production history. Coins may be from any year 1986 to present, and may be either Type 1 (1986–2021, John Mercanti heraldic eagle reverse) or Type 2 (2021–present, Emily Damstra landing eagle reverse). Both types contain identical silver content and carry the same government guarantees; the distinction is aesthetic and carries collector significance.
Every American Silver Eagle — regardless of date — contains exactly one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, with weight, content, and purity guaranteed by the United States government under the Liberty Coin Act of 1985.
The American Silver Eagle exists because of the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, signed into law on July 9, 1985. This legislation authorized the United States Mint to produce and sell official silver bullion coins, mandated that coins be struck from silver mined from U.S. domestic sources where available, guaranteed that each coin contain exactly one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, and required the Mint to produce sufficient quantities annually to meet public investor demand.
Unlike private mint products that can be discontinued at any time, the U.S. Mint is legally obligated to produce American Silver Eagles every year. The program has run continuously since November 24, 1986 — with the partial exception of 2009, when proof and burnished editions were suspended to redirect all silver blanks to bullion production during the 2008–2009 financial crisis.
From 1986 through approximately 2002, the program was supplied with silver from the U.S. National Defense Stockpile — a strategic reserve maintained by the federal government. When the stockpile was nearly exhausted by 2002, the law was amended to require domestic mine production silver instead.
The U.S. Mint does not sell American Silver Eagle bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, it distributes them to a small, carefully vetted group of Authorized Purchasers — precious metals dealers who meet stringent requirements set by the U.S. Mint.
Authorized Purchasers buy directly from the Mint at a modest premium over silver spot price, then distribute to secondary dealers like BOLD and directly to investors. This two-tier distribution structure ensures each Silver Eagle sold by a reputable dealer traces back to a direct U.S. Mint transaction, maintaining the Mint's quality guarantee throughout the supply chain.
BOLD Precious Metals sources its American Silver Eagle inventory from Authorized Purchasers and maintains full supply chain integrity for every coin sold.
| Year | Mintage (BU Bullion) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5,393,005 | First year of issue |
| 1996 | 3,603,386 | Key date — lowest bullion mintage |
| 2009 | 28,766,500 | Proof/burnished suspended; all output was BU |
| 2015 | 47,000,000+ | Record annual mintage |
| 2020 | 30,089,500 | COVID-era demand surge |
| 2021 (Type 1) | ~14,863,500 | Production ended mid-year |
| 2021 (Type 2) | ~25,186,000 | New design introduced mid-2021 |
Designer: John Mercanti — 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Heraldic bald eagle facing right, olive branch in right talon, 13 arrows in left talon, shield on chest, 13 stars above, banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Border inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "1 OZ. FINE SILVER ~ ONE DOLLAR".
Design: Naturalistic bald eagle in mid-landing, wings angled, holding oak branch. Dynamic composition emphasizing realism. Enhanced edge reeding as anti-counterfeiting measure. Border inscriptions same as Type 1.
2021: The only split year in American Silver Eagle history. Both Type 1 and Type 2 are significant for collectors.
Depicts Lady Liberty striding left toward the rising sun, draped in the American flag, right hand extended, left arm holding oak and laurel branches. "AW" monogram for Adolph Weinman below motto "IN GOD WE TRUST". No mint mark on standard bullion; W/S/P only for Proof/Burnished coins.
For investors: no, both types contain identical silver content and guarantees. For collectors: yes, 2021 coins with both types are significant, commanding modest premiums.
1 oz of .999 fine silver, $1 USD legal tender, fully liquid globally. IRA eligible.
Available individually in flips, in tubes of 20, or Monster Box of 500. BU condition guaranteed.
Random-date format ideal for date-set building. Special editions include Proof, Reverse Proof, Burnished, and Privy Mark.
BOLD Precious Metals carries full range: random date BU, Type 1, Type 2, year-specific BU 1986–present, graded NGC/PCGS, Proof editions, Monster Boxes. PCGS & NGC affiliated, BBB-accredited, 99.8%+ positive feedback.
Individual coins in protective flips, tubes of 20 in sealed U.S. Mint tubes, Monster Boxes of 500 available. Orders $199+ qualify for free insured domestic shipping.
📧 support@boldpreciousmetals.com
📞 1(866) 454-BOLD
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