- Year of Issue: 2020
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 99-61
Background
American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are affordable investments, beautiful collectibles, thoughtful gifts and memorable incentives or rewards. Above all, as legal tender, they’re the only silver bullion coins whose weight and purity are guaranteed by the United States Government. They’re also the only silver coins allowed in an IRA.
Low Silver Prices on Silver Bullion, Silver Coins, and Silver Bars. Shop for Silver Bullion by type, weight, or design. We offer a full range of Silver Bullion, Proof and Uncirculated coins, as well as NGC or PCGS Certified investment coins. 2 days ago Silver Bars. Silver bars are the most popular and economical way to invest in silver. The rule of thumb is, the larger the bar, the closer to the spot price per ounce you will pay. Silver bars come in a variety of sizes from the popular 1 ounce bars all the way up to 1000 ounces. Silver coins are primarily produced by sovereign mints, but there are a few private mints contracted to product Silver bullion coins a well. The United States no longer mints Silver coins for circulation as they used to. I’d like to take a look at the history of US silver coins that have been used as money since our nation begun. It’s amazing how few people even realize that for the first 175 years of the US, silver was used in everyday coins and circulated throughout the economy as common money up until the year 1964, when they stopped making silver coins.
Silver has historically been the most affordable precious metal. Since 1986, the United States has minted one-dollar silver coins called “Silver Eagles.” Each contains a minimum of one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver.
Affordability. Credibility. Beauty.
The design is based on Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 “Walking Liberty” half dollar, widely considered one of the most beautiful American coins ever minted. Silver Eagles are easy to buy and sell at most coin, precious metal and brokerage companies. Locate an authorized dealer. Prices are based on the market price of silver, plus a small premium to cover minting and distribution costs.
Affordability. Credibility. Beauty.They’re the qualities that have made American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins the world’s best-selling silver coins, with more than 130 million sold since 1986.
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Obverse: Design based on Adolph A. Weinman's 1916 'Walking Liberty' half dollar.Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Obverse Inscriptions
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- Year
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- 1 OZ. FINE SILVER
- ONE DOLLAR
Artist Information
Obverse- Designer: Adolf A. Weinman
- Sculptor: John Mercanti
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Silver Bullion For Sale Online
Foremost, silver is a precious metal and coveted commodity with many industrial uses. Buying silver is an easy and affordable method for diversifying a portfolio, as silver has many properties that make it a valuable asset.
Silver has also been used as money for nearly as long as it’s been known by humans—some 5,000 years! Yet, the silver supply is finite; there’s only so much to go around. Therefore, it can serve as a great investment, often increasing in market value when the economy is weak or when various industries that use silver in large amounts grow in size or scope.
Many people wonder if buying silver is a good investment. As a so-called “safe haven” investment, silver comes in many forms, including coins, rounds, and bars.
You may be asking, 'Should I buy silver bars or coins?' While coins are often the most popular investment because they’re widely recognizable and come in many beautiful designs, silver rounds and bars are usually available for lower prices closer to their spot silver price. The spot market price is equal to their intrinsic metal value or melt value.
Want to know more about how to purchase silver and what is the best silver to buy? Be sure to check out our comprehensive investors' guide to buying physical silver for more information about how to buy silver online!
At Gainesville Coins, we carry a huge selection of silver bullion products suitable for silver investors at low prices affordable for just about any budget. We always are running deals for silver at discounted clearance pricing, so be sure to check our Daily Deals page often.
We sell silver rounds and silver bullion bars from many trusted brand names. These are also .999+ pure silver.
Our vast inventory of silver for sale includes:
Silver Bars For Sale
When you buy silver bars, you can choose from unique hand-poured silver bars or minted bars. Mint silver bars come from brands such as Johnson Matthey silver bars, PAMP Suisse silver bars, Sunshine Mint silver bars, Mason Mint, Heraeus, and others in a variety of sizes by weight (troy ounces), including:
- 1 Kilo Silver Bars (32.15 Oz.)
Unlike coins silver bars have no legal tender face value. Because they are priced based on their fine metal content, silver bars are easy to sell down the road. You also have the flexibility to choose from 1 ounce, 10 ounce, 100 ounce, or sometimes even 1000 ounce bars. 1 ounce silver bars made by reputable refiners are the most common choice.
Some .999 fine silver bars come with special designs. These artistic themed silver bars also come in a variety of hand-poured shapes. When you shop for silver bars online, you can always find the right silver bar for you.
Silver Rounds For Sale
People usually buy silver rounds when they're interested in what is the cheapest way to buy silver. But silver bullion rounds can be artistic! We also offer a full range of silver art rounds, such as:
- Mason Mint Heritage Silver Rounds, and many more.
The most common sizes are 1 oz and 2 oz silver rounds. Keep in mind that silver rounds are silver bullion, but they have no legal tender status and do not carry face value like coins.
Silver Coins For Sale
There are three main categories of silver coins: modern bullion coins, antique numismatic silver coins, and modern collectible silver coins.
Modern Bullion Coins For Sale
We sell silver investment coins, or bullion silver coins, from many nations around the world. The most prominent silver bullion coins are the Silver American Eagle coins and Silver Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Today's modern silver coins are generally made from a .999-fine (or 99.9% pure silver) silver content and come in various designs and face value denominations. We carry both backdate and 2020 silver coins. These coins include:
- South African Silver Krugerrands, among many others.
Numismatic Silver Coins For Sale
Legal-tender silver coins are popular because they can make wonderful long-term investments, a handsome collection, or can even be spent as money in emergency situations.
Among the most popular numismatic silver coins are the widely recognized and collected Morgan and Peace silver dollars struck by the United States Mint during the American Renaissance of coins. U.S. Mint silver coins will often be certified silver coins, meaning a third-party grading service has evaluated the coin's collectible condition.
We also sell United States pre-1965 junk 90% silver coins, 40% silver coins, Canadian silver coins, British silver coins, and a wide range of old circulated silver coins from Canada, Australia, Mexico, and other countries.
Modern Collectible Silver Coins For Sale
These unique, limited-mintage coins may sell for higher premiums than their bullion counterparts but they also offer excellent liquidity due to their higher demand and diverse crossover appeal for coin collections. Australia’s Perth Mint is one of the world’s largest producers of these exquisite coins for investors that include the following Australian silver coin series:
- Silver Kangaroo, and other popular offerings.
Shop for Silver by Mint
When you choose Gainesville Coins for buying silver, you can conveniently shop for silver by mint. We offer coins and other silver products from many government mints:
- Royal Mint silver (United Kingdom), and many others.
We also carry silver from respected private refiners such as Sunshine Mint and Mason Mint.
Whether you are buying silver bars, silver coins, silver rounds, or other bullion products, we will make sure you receive exactly what you want to add to your portfolio every time. You may want to buy silver but aren’t sure what products are available to help achieve your precious metals investment goals. So, our skilled and experienced bullion experts can advise you on each of the wide variety of products we offer and the advantages of each. We openly list our premium over spot per ounce on each silver product so you can buy low premium silver if you like.
Although many sellers may offer free shipping, you will find that our silver bullion prices at Gainesville Coins are typically the lowest available! As an active player in the bullion marketplace, we are always updating our inventory with new arrivals, as well.
As so many of our silver coins, silver rounds, and silver bars are made by ISO-certified refiners and private mints, we can inform you on which of our products would be ideal for a self-directed Individual Retirement Account, or Precious Metals IRA. We believe an educated investor is a confident investor, and we guarantee satisfaction.
Silver Coins Worth Money
No matter the size of your order or experience in buying silver, we are here to serve you. Our longstanding commitment to offering the best service to all of our clients has helped us to earn and maintain a solid A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We also currently hold a prestigious 5-star rating from the National Inflation Association for our pricing, selection, shipping, processing, customer service, and overall satisfaction.
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For more information about buying silver bullion or to buy silver coins, rounds, and bars, please stop by our luxury showroom or contact us any time at GainesvilleCoins.com today. We are here to help whether you're making an in-person or online silver purchase. If you have any questions, please call us during normal business hours at (813) 482-9300.
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We have been serving clients throughout the United States and markets around the globe since 2006. Gainesville Coins has built a solid reputation as a leading silver bullion dealer. Our experts will be happy to help you buy silver or any other products you may be looking for, including gold bullion, third-party-graded rare coins certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), and many other collectible and investment coins and products. You can rest assured knowing that when you buy from Gainesville Coins, you will receive excellent service and can complete your transaction in a discreet, secure manner.