American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin

United States · 2020

An American Silver Eagle bullion coin featuring the iconic Walking Liberty design on the obverse and the heraldic eagle on the reverse, sealed inside a protective plastic slab container.

Country: United States
Year: 2020
Denomination: One Dollar
Metal: .999 Fine Silver
Grade: Uncirculated / Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) state, protected in a slab

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Overview

An American Silver Eagle bullion coin featuring the iconic Walking Liberty design on the obverse and the heraldic eagle on the reverse, sealed inside a protective plastic slab container.

Historical significance

First released by the United States Mint in November 1986, the American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States and one of the most popular and widely traded bullion coins in the world.

Obverse (front)

Adolph A. Weinman's full-length figure of Lady Liberty striding toward the dawn, draped in the American flag, with her right hand extended and branches of oak and laurel in her left. The word LIBERTY arches above, IN GOD WE TRUST to the right, and the year 2020 at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Heraldic eagle with a shield, holding an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, with a ribbon in its beak bearing 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', surmounted by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. Inscriptions read UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER, and ONE DOLLAR.

Estimated value

$30-$50 depending on spot silver price and condition

What drives this coin's value

Current spot price of silver plus a small retail premium, year of issue, condition grade, and special mint marks or proof finishes.

Grade assessment

Uncirculated / Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) state, protected in a slab

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common bullion issue

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check coin dimensions, exact weight (precisely 31.1 grams), use a ping test or electronic precious metals verifier, and check for magnetic properties (silver is non-magnetic).

Notable varieties & errors

2020 W Proof and 2020 W End of World War II 75th Anniversary special privy mark issues are highly sought after by collectors.

Similar coins

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf, Austrian Silver Philharmonic, Australian Silver Kangaroo

Care & preservation

Keep the coin sealed in its protective holder to prevent toning, scratching, and fingerprint residue. Never clean bullion coins as it ruins their numismatic and collector value.