The official bullion coins of the United States of America feature not only iconic images representative of the nation and its people, but also images that have played a significant role in the coinage history of America. Right now on Silver.com, you have the chance to purchase 2016 Silver American Eagle coins in US Mint Monster Boxes.
Coin Highlights:
- 30th Anniversary striking of the Silver American Eagle.
- Coins ship inside of a sealed Monster Box from the United States Mint.
- Consists of one troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
- Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Features the iconic image of Walking Liberty on the obverse.
- John Mercanti’s heraldic eagle adorns the reverse.
Silver American Eagle coins were originally introduced in 1986 as part of a government program to use Defense National Stockpile Silver to raise funds for the federal government. Congress approved production of the Silver American Eagle with passage of the Liberty Coin Act of 1985.
The first Silver American Eagle coins were struck and released in 1986. Silver American Eagle coins are only available in a one troy ounce weight, and the initial introduction included a bullion version and proof version of the coin. Bullion coins bear no mint marks, while proof coins bear varying mint marks dependent upon the year of issue.
In this Silver.com product listing, you have the opportunity to purchase 500 individual 2016 Silver American Eagles. Coins from the United States Mint packaged in Monster Boxes include a total of 25 acrylic coin tubes. Inside of each tube are 20 individual Silver American Eagle coins, for a total count of 500 coins in the box.
On the obverse face of Silver American Eagle coins is the image of Walking Liberty. Introduced in 1916 on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Adolph A. Weinman’s creation is one of the most beloved coin designs in American history.
The reverse features a depiction of the bald eagle set behind a heraldic shield. Long used as the official emblem of the United States, the design features a bald eagle holding arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. The 13 stars over its head represent the nation’s original colonies, and the coin’s weight, face value, and metal content are included on this side.
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