2010 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin
The 2010 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin first appeared in 1986 and was authorized as part of the Liberty Coin Act (Public Law 99-61).
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In the Act, the Mint was required to produce coins containing .999 fine silver with a diameter of 40.60 mm and a weight of 31.1 grams. The intent for the coins was to provide the public with a cost-effective way of buying silver guaranteed for content and purity by the government.
Since their creation, the coins have featured Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 "Walking Liberty" half dollar design. This design is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever produced.
Historic Mintage on Silver Eagles
First appearing in 1986, the Silver Eagle Bullion Coins have appeared annually since with the following mintages:
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1986 – 5,096,000 1987 – 9,420,000 1988 – 5,869,000 1989 – 6,166,000 1990 – 7,247,000 1991 – 6,952,000 1992 – 5,544,000 1993 – 5,890,000 |
1994 – 5,540,500 1995 – 4,590,000 1996 – 3,466,000 1997 – 3,636,000 1998 – 4,320,000 1999 – 9,008,500 2000 – 9,133,000 2001 – 8,827,500 |
2002 – 10,475,500 2003 – 9,153,500 2004 – 9,617,000 2005 – 8,405,000 2006 – 10,021,000 2007 – 9,887,000 2008 – 19,583,500 2009 – 28,766,500 |
Over 200 million of the coins have been sold since their creation.
Issue Information
America Eagle Silver Bullion Coins are not sold directly by the Mint to the public. Instead, a network of authorized purchasers is used to buy the coins in bulk from the Mint and resell them to individuals for a small premium over the spot price of the silver contained within them.
Release Date
The One Ounce Silver Eagle Bullion Coins were released on January 19, 2010.
Issue Price
Price on the Eagle Bullion Coins is dictated by the current spot price of the silver contained within them.
U.S. Mint Production Facility
Although no "W" mintmark is present on the bullion coins, each was struck at the US Mint’s facility in West Point.
Designer & Sculptor
Adolph A. Weinman’s 1916 "Walking Liberty" half dollar design is featured on the obverse (heads side) and reverse (tails side) of the Silver Eagle Coin. It shows Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
Coin Specifications
| Face Value: | $1 |
| Finish: | Bullion |
| Composition: | 99.93% Ag, 00.07% Cu |
| Standard Weight: | 31.103 g |
| Standard Diameter: | 40.60 mm |
| Edge: | Reeded |