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US Mint Releases Reverse Designs For 2021 American Gold And Silver Eagle Coins

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2021 American Eagle Coin Reverse Designs

The Unveiling of the New American Eagle Coin Designs

New reverse designs for both the American Silver Eagle and the American Gold Eagle coins have just been unveiled by the United States Mint. These exciting new designs will be featured on collectible and bullion coins in 2021. The reverse or tails designs will be available for both versions of the silver eagle and gold eagle collectible coins. The American Eagle Coin Program will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2021.

The exciting new designs are set to become available toward the middle of the year. As the Director of the United States Mint, David J. Ryder made a statement. He said the United States Mint has an artistic heritage based on excellence. The gorgeous new designs were created to build on this heritage while fortifying the status of the American Eagle Coin Programs as an icon for both the art and numismatic worlds.

The Redesign for the Reverse Side of the American Eagle Coins

The new designs are enchanting portraits of a proud eagles. The inscriptions on the American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle coins are the United States of America, In God We Trust, 1 oz. Fine Gold, E Pluribus Unum.

The designer for the AIP or Mint Artistic Infusion Program is Jennie Norris. The beautiful design she created was sculpted by Renata Gordon, the medallic artist for the United States Mint.

Renata Gordon was previously a volunteer raptor handler.

The deep connection she shares with wildlife was responsible for the inspiration required for her design. She spoke of the American Eagle as a sensationally noble bird. Her intention was to capture the intense stare of the eagle through the use of close cropping. The gaze she created speaks of the wisdom and pride generations have passed down over the course of time.

The Specifics of the New Design

The designs depicted on the silver eagle and gold eagle coins are notably different. Both designs are an attribute to the quality coins available through the United States Mint. The design was created by Emily Damstra, an AIP designer.

Michael Gaudioso is the medallic artist for the mint responsible for sculpting the coins. When Emily Damstra reflected on the design she created she spoke of her inspiration. She said she had the desire to create an image with all of the values represented by our national bird. She focused on conveying the most important traits including cooperation, protection, diligence and care in the most unique way possible.

The Head of the Eagle

The head or obverse side of the redesigned American Silver Eagle and American Gold Eagle coins will still show versions of the same historical designs the mint has featured for these coins during the last three decades. The obverse for the gold eagle coin will show a refreshed depiction of the design established by the well-known sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907.

Adolph A. Weinman is the famous sculptor responsible for the original Walking Liberty depiction of 1916. This image will be displayed on the obverse side of the silver eagle coin. The last issues for coins with the current design are the 20EM or One Ounce Silver Proof American Eagle Coin minted in San Francisco in 2020 and the 20EH or one ounce uncirculated gold American Eagle coin minted at West Point in 2020.

The 20EM or silver one-ounce proof coin of 2020 displaying the S mint mark of San Francisco will become available on October 13th of 2020. The 20EH or one ounce uncirculated gold American Eagle coin of 2020 will become available on November 19th of 2020.

Decreasing the Risk of COVID-19

The United States Mint has closed its sales centers until further notice to decrease employee risks in the workplace of exposure to COVID-19. The United States Mint has also made operational adjustments due to the COVID-19 response. There are customer service representatives ready to answer the questions of both potential and current customers.

Credit card information is not currently being accepted on the phone and customers will be unable to place their orders in this manner. All orders can be placed at this time by visiting the official website of the United States Mint.

About the United States Mint

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792. In 1873, the Mint was included in the Department of the Treasury. The Mint is the sole manufacturer for the nation of legal tender coinage. This means the Mint has the responsibility of producing and circulating coinage and conducting both commerce and trade for the nation.

Numismatic products are also produced by the United States Mint including commemorative, proof and uncirculated coins, Congressional Gold Medals, bronze and silver medals and gold and silver bullion coins. The numismatic programs of the Mint are self-sustaining to ensure operation with no cost to the taxpayers.

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1986 American Silver Eagle

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1986 Silver Eagle BU

In 1986 the United States Mint launched the American Eagle program. The American Gold Eagle and American Silver Eagle were established as the nations first and official bullion coins. In this first production year, the Silver Eagle enjoyed immense popularity that would lead to high demand the following year, as well.

The inaugural release of the American Silver Eagle coin was produced by the San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco mint struck both the BU and Proof Strikes of the coin. The San Francisco Mint would continue to mint both versions of the Silver Eagle coin until 1993 when proof coins shifted to the Philadelphia Mint. Bullion coin productions was shifted to the Philadelphia Mint in 1999.

The 1986 Silver Eagle was the first year the series was minted. It was also the first .999 fine silver bullion coin produced by the US Mint designed for investment. The mintage for 1986 American Silver Eagle coins was relatively high as was investor demand. The coin was released late in the year and was only sold for two months.

The mintage for BU Silver Eagles in 1986 was over  5 million coins.

It also marked the first year that Silver Eagle proofs were struck. American Silver Eagle proofs are marketed towards collectors. More than one-million proof Silver Eagle coins were solid in 1986.

1986 Silver Eagle Proof Coin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coin Highlights:

  • 1ST Mintage Year of the American Silver Eagle coin from the US Mint.
  • 5,393,005 1986 Silver Eagle BU Coins Minted.
  • 1,446,778 1986 Silver Eagle Proof Coins Minted.
  • Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
  • Carries a face value of $1 (USD) and is backed by the US Government for purity, weight and quality.
  • Features the iconic Walking Liberty design on the obverse.
  • Includes a heraldic eagle design with shield and talons holding an olive branch and arrows.
  • S mint marks on the proof coins from the San Francisco Mint.

With a mintage of almost 1.5 million coins, the 1986 Silver Eagle Proof is the largest Proof Silver Eagle mintage to date.

The obverse is Adolph A. Weinmans Walking Liberty design from 1916, which was also featured on the Walking Liberty half-dollar coin. This is complemented with the reverse design of the heraldic eagle of the United States by then-Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, John Mercanti.

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Various Dealers Offering Huge Buybacks for Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Silver Eagles

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The US Mint is releasing a new, limited edition Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 American Silver Eagle coin at 12:00 noon on November 14, 2019. The offering price for this coin from the US Mint is just $65.95 plus shipping.

The mintage of this coin is limited to just 30,000 coins. It is the lowest American Silver Eagle mintage ever produced. Slightly lower than the 1995-W Proof coin that was only included as part of a special limited edition set. The 1995-W Silver Eagle Proof is one of the key dates for any American Silver Eagle collection.

Of the 30,125 1995-W Proof Silver Eagle coins produced, only 373 are known to exist with a PCGS grade of MS-70, the highest grade available. In a 2013 auction one of those coins sold for nearly $87,000.

There is a lot of hype surrounding the release of the new 2019-S American Silver Eagle Enhanced Reverse Proof coin. There is also a household limit of 1 coin allowed per buyer. Combined, it’s expected that demand for this coin will be much higher than the available supply and that prices after the release are going to skyrocket.

As such, dealers are offering high bounties for those who are able to get their hands on one of the coins and are willing to part with it.

  • Monument Metals is offering a $100 bounty for people who commit to selling the coin to them on the release day.
  • Pinehurst Coins is also offering $100 bounty, however in order to commit to the you’d need to hand over your US Mint login and password, plus your credit card verification code. All very risky.
  • Several buyers on the BullionStackers.com forum are willing to buy for as much as $295 per coin, which is about 4.5 times the asking price from the mint.

It should be obvious that these dealers and buyers know that demand for this coin will skyrocket after the release. Even is MS-69 condition, the 1995-W Proof coin has sold at recent auctions for close to $3,000. MS-69 is likely to be what many of these 2019 Enhanced Reverse Proof ASEs will end up being graded.

It’s hardly much of a risk the limited supply of this coin and the upside potential is tremendous.

Update:

On November 15, 2019, Pinehurst coins began selling the coins purchased through their buyback program through their eBay store for $599. As demand has continued, they have raised the price twice. Initially to $650, then to the current (as of 11/18/2019) $699 per coin. Other’s are selling the coin on eBay for similar amounts and more. Check out the eBay listing for the 2019-S Enhanced Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle.

 

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Where to find the cheapest silver eagles for sale online

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How can I find which online bullion dealer has the cheapest Silver Eagles for sale?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions of beginning precious metals investors.

With so many different online bullion dealers to choose from it’s hard to find a simple answer. Finding the cheapest Silver Eagles for sale online requires a bit of research and comparison shopping, as prices can vary based on the dealer, market conditions, and any premiums associated with the coins.

The best way to find the best price is to check all of the well-known online bullion dealers as the silver price and premiums can change frequently. Websites like APMEX, SD Bullion, and Bullion Exchanges often have competitive pricing on Silver Eagles.

However, FindBullionPrices.com helps investors compare prices of Silver Eagles and other investment-grade precious metal coins across multiple online dealers at the same time, saving a significant amount of time and money.

Dealer Premiums on Silver Eagles

Question: Why does each dealer have different prices for what appear to be the same silver eagles or other bullion items?

Answer: The short answer is: because they can. It is usually referred to as the dealer premium. The premium is the markup over the silver spot price that the dealer charges. The charge includes the dealer’s overhead costs, plus a small profit margin. In general, brick and mortar stores have higher overhead costs for a variety of reasons.

Also, many silver buyers don’t shop around much and tend to stick with their favorite dealers. If they do shop around, they will often buy from one or two dealers large dealers such as APMEX or JM Bullion.

The large popular dealers are trustworthy, but often have the highest premiums and can be the most expensive to buy from. These larger companies have more employees, greater expenses and higher operating costs. They also spend significant amounts of money on online advertising and other expenses.

For the large dealers, the cost of doing business is higher than most of the smaller dealers. The higher cost are directly passed along to the end buyer in the form of higher dealer premiums.

When shopping for Silver Eagles online, it’s important to compare prices from as many dealers as possible before making the purchase decision. FindBullionPrices.com provides the tools to help investors compare prices from an assortment of different dealers that offer the same products at different prices.

Finding the Cheapest Silver Eagles Online

FindBullionPrices.com tracks the prices for American Silver Eagle coins from dozens of online bullion dealers. In fact, we track the prices of over 1,000 different silver, gold and platinum bullion investment products as well.

American Silver Eagles can come in a variety of different conditions. There are:

We can help you find the cheapest American Silver Eagles no matter which variety you want to buy.

Silver Eagles Cost Less in Bulk Quantities

You can buy American Silver Eagle coins individually, or you can buy them in larger quantities. It’s pretty common to buy Silver Eagles in tubes of 20 coins, or in Monster Boxes of 500 coins. Buying in bulk often qualifies for quantity discounts, which helps to reduce the cost, allowing you to save money on high premiums.

You will always pay a lower price for Silver Eagles when you buy in larger quantities. Most online bullion dealer offer price breaks starting when you buy a full tube of 20 coins.

Authorized Distributors buy Silver Eagles from the US Mint in very large quantities. Those large quantities are packaged into Monster Boxes. Each Silver Eagle Monster Box contains 25 tubes or rolls of coins.

Buying a roll of 20 American Silver Eagle coins will almost always cost less than when you buy individual coins. Most precious metals investors follow the principal of dollar-cost averaging. Keeping the dealer premiums as low as possible is important.

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What are the American Silver Eagle Key Dates?

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American Silver Eagle coins serve as a cornerstone of many collections and precious metals investment portfolios. These bullion coins have been produced in large quantities each year by US Mint since 1986. If you are new to collecting, you may wonder what are the Key Dates for American Silver Eagle coins?

For the most part, bullion Silver Eagles are worth a small premium over spot price.

However, some mintages and variations are far less common than others. To collectors,  some of these American Silver Eagle key dates are highly sought after and can command a very high premium.

1986 Silver Eagle

The 1986 Silver Eagle was the first of this series produced by the US Mint. The first year, almost 5.4 million bullion coins were minted and nearly 1.5 million proof Silver Eagles.

Compare that to more recent mintages, such as 2015, when 47 million coins were minted.

Being the first coin in the series and having a relatively limited mintage, the 1986 Silver Eagle is collectable. This coin typically commands a premium over spot price. For collectors of Silver Eagle coins, the 1986 Silver Eagle stands out as a quintessential coin to own.

Uncirculated 1986 Silver Eagles can usually be found for around double current spot price. For specimens that are graded by NGC or PCGS in the MS69 or MS70 grades can sell in the hundreds of dollars.

Proof coins, either having a high grade or that include the original mint issued box and certificate of authenticity (COA) can command even higher premiums.

1994 Silver Eagle

The 1994 Silver Eagle mintage was the lowest to date since the introduction of the series. Only around 4.2 million bullion coins were produced, and only around 372,000 proof coins issued.

The coins from this mintage year tend to command premiums similar to those of 1986 due to their rarity. The quality of many of the coins produced during this year have been known to contain milk spots and other imperfections.

1996 Silver Eagle

Production problems arose during the 1996 minting of Silver Eagles. This has been the lowest production year in the entire American Silver Eagle series. Only around 3.6 million bullion coins were produced during the entire year.

Milk spots and other imperfections were common. According to the NGC Census, there are only 334 1996 Silver Eagle coins graded as MS70. Those coins sell for thousands of dollars each at auction.

1995 W Proof Silver Eagle

The 1995 W Proof Silver Eagle was only included as part of a special release and has the lowest mintage to date of all Silver Eagles. The set was issued as a 10 year anniversary collection that was comprised of the four Proof Gold Eagle denominations along with Silver Eagle Proof.

Each of the coins in this special set featured the W mint mark. In total, the mint had planned to produced only 45,000 sets. However, sales were unexpectedly low and only 30,125 units sold.

The 1995 W Silver Eagle Proof is arguably the rarest coin of the series and is the one most sought after by serious collectors. Only 373 are exist with the PCGS grade of MS70. In 2013, one of these coins set an auction record of nearly $87,000, one of the highest prices ever paid for a modern coin.

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Silver Quarters

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Silver quarters in the United States were minted from 1796 until 1964. Starting in 1965, due to rising silver prices, the composition was changed to a copper-nickel clad alloy that we are most familiar with today.

Collectible Silver Quarters

The earliest design is known as the Draped Bust Quarter. The Draped Bust design was created by artist Gilbert Stuart and engraved by Robert Scot. The obverse features a profile portrait of Lady Liberty with flowing hair and a draped bust, while the reverse initially depicted a small eagle (1796) and was later replaced with a heraldic eagle design (starting in 1804). The first year of issue, 1796, is particularly notable for coin collectors.

Draped Bust Quarters are highly valuable today, especially for numismatists and collectors of early American coinage. Their value depends on several factors including rarity, condition, year of minting, and any unique historical significance.

1806 Draped Bust Quarter

The Capped Bust Quarter was minted from 1815 until 1838 and was created by Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, John Reich. The obverse features Lady Liberty with a capped bust, facing left, and the reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings. Owning one of these coins is a valuable addition for collectors due to its age, historical context, and artistic design. While most surviving coins are in worn and heavily circulated condition, those in finer states of preservation or with rare variations are particularly valuable.

The Seated Liberty quarter was a United States coin minted from 1838 to 1891. It is part of the broader Seated Liberty series, which included various denominations. The design of the Seated Liberty quarter, created by the U.S. Mint’s Chief Engraver, Christian Gobrecht, is significant for its embodiment of 19th-century American coinage.

Over its more than 50-year production period, the Seated Liberty quarter underwent several design modifications, including changes to the surroundings of the seated figure and the addition of various mottoes such as “In God We Trust.”

Certain years and mint marks are particularly rare and sought after. For example, the 1870-S Seated Liberty quarter is extremely rare and valuable.

The coin’s obverse features the figure of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole with a Phrygian cap on top in one hand and a shield with the word “Liberty” inscribed on it in the other. The reverse depicts an eagle.

The Barber Quarter was issued by the US Mint from 1892 until 1916. Named after its designer, Charles E. Barber. The obverse of the Barber Quarter features the head of Liberty facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap, a laurel wreath with a ribbon, and a headband inscribed with the word “LIBERTY”. The reverse showcases an eagle with outstretched wings holding arrows and an olive branch, a design that is emblematic of the United States.

Barber Quarters are made of 90% silver and are highly collectible and have many will carry numismatic value, especially in higher grades or with rare mint marks, in addition to the intrinsic silver value. The value of a Barber Quarter depends on its condition, year, mint mark, and rarity.

The most common conditions found for Barber Quarters range from heavily worn (where many details are smoothed out) to well-preserved states. Coins in mint condition (uncirculated) or in higher grades are rarer and thus more valuable.

The Standing Liberty quarter was minted from 1916 until 1930. The obverse of Standing Liberty quarters features a full-length image of Lady Liberty standing in a gateway, holding a shield in her left hand for protection and an olive branch in her right hand as a symbol of peace. This design was created by sculptor Hermon Atkins MacNeil.

The Standing Liberty design underwent a few changes during its minting period, most notably in 1917 when the chainmail covering Lady Liberty’s chest was added, and in 1925 when the date was recessed to reduce wear.

The Washington Quarter was introduced to commemorate George Washington’s 200th Birthday in 1932 and was minted with a 90% silver planchet until 1964. This design features a profile of the first President that was designed by sculptor John Flanagan. This design remains so popular that its use has continued for nearly 100 years and is still used today in the copper-nickel clad era, albeit with modifications.

Junk Silver Quarters

Circulated coins that were minted prior to 1965 have little to no collector or numismatic value. These are coins that are often referred to as “Junk Silver”.

Buying Junk Silver Quarters is a popular way for precious metals investors to acquire silver for a very low premium over melt value. These silver quarters are also in high demand with “preppers” because they are fractional silver coins that are widely recognizable for their intrinsic value and can easily be used as a means of bartering if or when the economy as we know it collapses. However unlikely that is to occur, it’s entirely possible.

The most common Junk Silver items that investors and preppers flock towards are Washington Silver Quarters in $10 face value bank rolls and bags.

The Washington Quarter was produced in 90% silver for 32 years. During that time, mint records show that 3,776,126,601 Washington Quarters were minted. That’s more than 3.75 billion coins. Even though a sizable amount of these coins were melted down and repurposed, Washington Silver Quarters account for the vast majority of Junk Silver that is available in the secondary bullion market today.

Each Silver Washington Quarter weighs 6.25 grams. The alloy is 90% silver and 10% copper. This means that each quarter contains 5.616 grams of silver and .634 grams of copper. There will be some weight reduction due to circulation and wear and tear over time. In general the amount that is lost will be pretty small, typically only fractions of a gram.

Quick Facts about Washington Silver Quarters

  • Each $1 Face Value (4 quarters) contains roughly .715 troy ounces of silver.
  • One $10 Face Value Roll (40 quarters) contains roughly 7.15 troy ounces of silver.
  • One $50 Face Value Bag (200 quarters) contains roughly 35.75 troy ounces of silver.
  • One $100 Face Value Bag (400 quarters) contains roughly 71.5 troy ounces of silver.

Where to Buy Washington Silver Quarters?

Silver Washington Quarters can usually be found at most pawn shops, local coin shops, eBay and other online bullion dealers. The vast majority of Washington Quarters have no numismatic value and you should buy them as close to spot or melt price as possible.

Many online bullion dealers sell Junk Silver Washington Quarters by number of dollars face value. It is common to see product listings on dealer websites showing $10 Face Value of Circulated Pre-1964 Washington Quarters. One typical bank roll of quarters is $10 Face Value, which is 40 quarters.

Modern Silver Quarters

Modern silver proof quarters, such as the 50 State Quarters issue and later the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, have been popular among collectors and investors since their introduction. The 50 State Quarters series, which ran from 1999 to 2008, featured unique designs for each of the 50 U.S. states. The America the Beautiful series, which began in 2010, features national parks and notable sites.

While circulating quarters are made of a copper-nickel clad, the U.S. Mint also issued silver proof versions of these coins. These proof quarters are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, the same alloy as pre-1965 silver quarters.

Proof silver coins are struck with special dies and treated planchets to create a mirror-like finish. Silver proofs are more valuable than regular circulating coins due to their intrinsic value, higher quality, limited mintage, and they also appeal to collectors. As collector’s items, their value can exceed the mere silver value, depending on the demand for specific designs or sets.

How to Calculate the Melt Value of Silver Quarters

To calculate the melt value of Silver Quarters, you can take the weight of each quarter, which is roughly .179 troy ounces. Multiply the weight by .90, which is the amount of pure silver contained in the alloy to get the approximate silver weight. This is around .161 troy ounces. Then, multiply that by the current spot price of 1 troy ounce of silver. So, if the current spot price for silver is $20.00, each Silver Washington Quarter has a melt value of around $3.22.

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US Mint American Silver Eagle Coin Sales Increase 19.5% in June to 1.03 Million Ounces

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It has been a fairly lackluster year of Silver Eagle sales for the US Mint. However, in June, sales began to bounce back to higher volumes.

Distributors and Authorized Purchasers purchased over 1 million troy ounces of silver eagles from the US Mint in June. These sales numbers are up nearly 20% from May which saw sales of only 866,000 troy ounces.

Overall, sales of Silver American Eagle coins have been substantially higher for the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2018. The US Mint has sold 10,022,000 troy ounces during the first six month of 2019. During the same period in 2018 only 6,822,500 troy ounces of Eagles were sold.

The increase in sales of 2019 American Silver Eagle coins this year may be due to investors moving money to safer investments as confidence in traditional investments weakens.



The US Mint sells Silver Eagles to wholesale distributors, referred to as Authorized Purchasers, with each Monster Box containing 500 troy ounces of silver.

Silver Eagle Monster Boxes are popular among investors that want to take advantage of the relatively low price of silver.  The price of gold continues to reach highs not seen in several years.

The Gold to Silver Ratio is near historic highs.

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2019 America the Beautiful .999 Silver Proof Quarters

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The 2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Proof Quarters set includes all five 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters minted in 99.9 percent silver.

This is the first time ever that the US Mint has released Proof Quarters in .999 fine silver. You can buy these Silver Proof Quarters sets online for a small premium over silver spot price, which makes them great for stackers and investors as well as collectors.

The silver in these coins can be seen by comparing the edge of the coin to that of a standard clad coin. On a standard clad coin there will be a line of copper visible along the reeded edge, while on these quarters all you will see is silver.

The First Silver Proof Quarters in .999 Fine Silver

The 2019 edition of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set is the 10th annual release of five quarters in the series.

2019 American The Beautiful Quarters Obverse Design

Each coin in this series has a common obverse (heads) with the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions on the obverse are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

2019 American The Beautiful Quarters Reverse Designs

The 2019 reverse (tails) is unique to each coin and honors these treasured sites with unique designs:

Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts
The design depicts a mill girl working at a power loom with its prominent circular bobbin battery. A view of Lowell, including the notable Boott Mill clock tower is seen through the window. Inscriptions are “LOWELL,” “MASSACHUSETTS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

American Memorial Park in the Northern Mariana Islands
The design depicts a young woman in traditional dress at the front of the Flag Circle and Court of Honor. She is resting her hand on the plaque whose text honors the sacrifice of those who died during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. Inscriptions are “AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK,” “N. MARIANA ISLANDS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam
The design portrays American forces coming ashore at Asan Bay, strengthening the number of troops on the island in the fight for Guam and its eventual liberation. Inscriptions are “WAR IN THE PACIFIC,” “GUAM,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas
This design depicts elements of the Spanish Colonial Real coin to pay tribute to the missions. Within the quadrants are symbols of the missions: wheat symbolizes farming; the arches and bell symbolize community; a lion represents Spanish cultural heritage; and a symbol of the San Antonio River represents irrigation methods and life-sustaining resources. Inscriptions are “SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS,” “TEXAS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho
This design depicts a piloted drift boat on the rushing river encompassed by the trees and rock formations of the Wilderness. Inscriptions are “RIVER OF NO RETURN,” “WILDERNESS,” “IDAHO,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

.999 Silver Proof Coin Specifications:

Denomination:Quarter (25 cents)
Finish:Proof
Composition:99.9% silver
Weight:6.343 grams
Diameter:0.955 inch (24.26 mm)
Edge:Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark:San Francisco – S

Each quarter in the set is minted from .999 fine silver which is the first time the US Mint has ever produced quarters in .999 silver. Each coin has a face value of 25 cents and weighs 6.343 grams (.203 troy ounces).

The complete set of five 2019 American The Beautiful Proof Quarters contains slightly more than 1 troy ounce of fine silver.

You can buy these proof quarter sets from various online bullion dealers and eBay and are perfect for stacking when they can be found for a low premium. They also make an excellent gift for investors, bullion enthusiasts, silver stackers and coin collectors.

UPDATE: Prices are rising 2019 Silver Proof Quarter! Prices and premiums may continue to rise as collectors and investors buy all that they can of these!

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What is the best place to buy American Silver Eagles online?

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For those who are just starting to buy precious metals Silver Eagle coins that are issued by the US Mint are among the safest ways to buy silver. American Silver Eagle coins are a great investment for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio into precious metals. If you have an interest in investing in precious metals you are probably wondering where the best place is to buy American Silver Eagles online.

Can you buy silver eagles from the US Mint?

The US Mint does sell American Silver Eagle Proof and Special Edition coins to the public through their website. However, they do not sell American Silver Eagle bullion coins direct to the public.

The US Mint only sells Silver Eagle bullion coins to a short list of “Authorized Purchasers”, which act as wholesale distributors to online bullion dealers and local coin shops. The process to become an Authorized Purchaser for the US Mint is an arduous one involving a lot of specific requirements that very few companies can meet. Even Authorized Purchaser must pay a premium for Silver Eagles from the Mint.

Even if you’re a collector looking to buy American Silver Eagle Proof or Special Edition coins you can usually find those coins for sale from online bullion dealers for less than you’d pay buying directly from the US Mint.

Are American Silver Eagles legal tender?

Yes. American Silver Eagle coins are legal tender with a face value of $1 US Dollar. The face value of silver eagle coins is backed by the US Government, as is the purity and quality of the coins.

As a result, Silver Eagle coins are one of the most popular precious metals investments in part because of their worldwide recognition.

How and Where to Buy Silver Eagles online

You can buy American Silver Eagle coins from virtually every online bullion dealer or local coin shop. There are several advantages to buy American Silver Eagles online.

The prices of silver eagles vary from dealer to dealer. This is because the dealer needs to recoup their own overhead, operating costs and profit margins. The amount each dealer charges above the silver spot price is called the dealer premium.

For American Silver Eagles, the US Mint charges Authorized Purchasers a premium over the current silver spot price. The premium charged on the wholesale level is around $2.00 per coin. As a result, the break-even cost for distributors is the spot price of silver plus $2.00. Online bullion dealers will pay a premium over this cost because the distributor needs to make a profit.

FindBullionPrices.com tracks the best silver eagle prices across trusted and reputable online bullion dealers. You want to find the best price when you are want to buy American Silver Eagle coins.

What is the best price for American Silver Eagles online?

The best price you are going to find when you buy American Silver Eagle coins online will be the current spot price of silver, plus the premium and profit the wholesale distributors and dealers need.

It is not uncommon to see current year American Silver Eagle for sale online for $3.00 premium over spot price. However, dealers often have sales where you can buy Uncirculated Silver Eagle for as low of $2.25 over spot price. You can subscribe to our deal newsletters to receive sale notifications.

You can find Cheap Silver Eagles for sale for less than the prevailing rates of current year coins. To get the best price for Silver Eagles you need to look into buying Random Year Silver Eagles and Circulated, Tarnished or Cull Condition Silver Eagles.

Silver Eagle Monster Box

Investors looking to get the best price for American Silver Eagles online will want to buy a Monster Box.

A Silver Eagle Monster Box contains 500 coins and weighs 500 troy ounces. Inside each Monster Box, there are 25 tubes of coins. Each of the tubes contain 20 coins each.

You will pay the lowest price per coin when you buy a Silver Eagle Monster Box because you are buying in bulk.

 

 

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What is a Silver Monster Box?

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A Monster Box is a plastic container used to simplify the storage and security of bullion coins. Monster boxes are used by the US Mint, the Canadian Mint, the Austrian Mint, the Perth Mint and private mints to hold large orders of their minted coins, rounds and bars.

The coins are divided into ‘rolls’ or ‘stacks’ of coins with each roll neatly encased in a plastic tube.

The tubes are arranged in the monster box casing and typically make up a total of 500 coins, with the rolls stacked vertically side-by-side next to each other to form a symmetric layout of rows. For some coin releases, a smaller monster box containing 250 coins is used.

The lid of the box features a raised seal with the logo of the mint issuing the coins, and an untampered-with box is sealed with tape, also bearing official information from the issuing mint.

Investors looking for the lowest dealer premiums that buy silver in bulk will seek out a Monster Box. When you buy a monster box of silver you will often get the best price.