Silver Eagle Coin Specifications

The American Silver Eagle was authorized by Public Law: 99-6. Production started in 1986 and has continued on an annual basis ever since.

The coin comes in three major versions: bullion, burnished uncirculated and proof.

The latter two are numismatic or collector productions while the bullion version is intended for investors. In fact, from 1986 through to 2009 it was the only silver bullion coin struck by the United States Mint. (2010 is the inaugural year for the five ounce, .999 fine American the Beautiful Silver Bullion coins.)

The bullion coins have never included a mint mark denoting where they were struck.

From 1986-1992, American Silver Eagle Proofs were minted at the San Francisco facility and included the "S" mint mark. From 1993 through 2000, they were produced in Philadelphia and featured the "P" mint mark. Since 2001, Proof Silver Eagles have been minted in West Point and bear the "W" mint mark.

The uncirculated burnished eagles began in 2006 and have always included the "W" mint mark.

Mint Facility:		Philadelphia, San Francisco, West Point
Denomination:		$1.00
Date:		1986 to Present
Condition / Type:		Bullion, Uncirculated, Proof
Silver Content:		0.999 troy ounces (31.072 grams)
Standard Weight:		1.000 troy ounces (31.103 grams)
Standard Diameter:		1.598 inches (40.60 mm)
Thickness:		0.117 inches (2.98 mm)
Edge:		Reeded
Authorizing Law:		Public Law: 99-61
Obverse Design:		Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Design:		John Mercanti