First introduced in 1986 as the official U.S. silver bullion coin, the American Silver Eagle is a best-selling coin that celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2016. The year also marked the 100th anniversary of Adolph A Weinman’s Walking Liberty design that was originally created for 1916 for use on the nation’s half-dollar coin. The exquisite detailing of this classic icon captures the indomitable spirit of the American people. American Silver Eagles have become one of the most popular silver bullion coins on the market today. In fact, a perfect grade American Silver Eagle collection is one of the most expensive investments a collector can make.

Between 2008 and 2015, American Silver Eagle coins have broken annual sales records in six years. In 2014, the US Mint saw sales soar to 44.1 million coins in total, which was then broken a year later with 47.3 million coins sold in 2015.

On the obverse of the American Silver Eagle is Adolph A. Weinman’s historic Walking Liberty design. Created in 1916 and originally used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar, the design was modernized and refined for use on the American Silver Eagle.

The reverse face of Silver Eagle coins feature the design of the heraldic eagle of the United States. This design was created by former-Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, John Mercanti. It features an American bald eagle with a heraldic shield in front of it, with arrows and an olive branch in its talons. It is also possible to get a 2021 Type 2 coin with Emily Damstra’s depiction of an eagle in flight clutching an oak branch.