| đ SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY METALS EXCHANGE ON YOUTUBE †http://bit.ly/mmx-youtube American Silver Eagle: The Best Investment In Precious Metals Silver Coins Mike Maharrey from Money Metals Exchange puts two generations of the Silver American Eagle on camera: a 1986 American Silver Eagle (the first year the series was minted) and a modern 2025 American Silver Eagle. Even if youâre not a savvy precious metals investor, youâve probably heard of American Eagle coinsâbecause theyâre one of the most recognized ways people buy bullion in both silver and gold. If you stack silver bullion, collect silver coins, or youâre shopping for a widely recognized silver coin for your precious metals strategy, this side-by-side comparison shows why the Silver American Eagle remains one of the most trusted bullion coins in the worldâand why so many people consider it âreal moneyâ you can hold in your hand. Basic American Silver Eagle information The American Silver Eagle is the U.S. Mintâs official silver bullion coin. Each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, carries a $1 face value, and measures 40.6 mm in diameterâmaking it a standard, globally recognizable piece of precious metal silver bullion. Itâs also one of the most widely recognized silver coins for investment because people know what it is the moment they see itâand that familiarity matters when youâre buying, selling, or simply building a stack of precious metals over time. Liberty Coin Act of 1985 (how the series began) The American Silver Eagle program traces back to the Liberty Coin Act of 1985, sponsored by Senator James A. McClure and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. That legislation authorized the U.S. Mint to create the American Eagle silver bullion coin programâleading to the first Silver Eagles being minted in 1986. Type I vs Type II Silver American Eagle designs (what changed) Collectors and investors often split modern Silver Eagles into two main eras: Type I (1986âmid-2021) Obverse: Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman Reverse: Heraldic Eagle design by John Mercanti This is the classic original look most people associate with older American Eagle silver coins and legacy bullion. Type II (mid-2021âpresent) Obverse: A refreshed Walking Liberty rendering (still based on Weinmanâs original) with updated detail Reverse: The âEagle Landingâ design created by Emily Damstra (sculpted by U.S. Mint medallic artist Michael Gaudioso) Type II is the modern-era Silver Eagle youâll see on recent issues like the 2025. When did the security ânotchâ start? (and what it does) Mike points out a subtle security feature on the newer coin that can look like a tiny ânotchâ on the edge. This is the U.S. Mintâs anti-counterfeit reeded edge variation, introduced in 2021 as part of the updated American Eagle redesign. Itâs intended to make the coin more difficult to counterfeit and to give buyers another quick authenticity cue when handling modern Silver American Eagle silver bullion issues. Shop American Silver Eagles here: https://www.moneymetals.com/buy/silver/coins/american-silver-eagle Subscribe for more videos on the Silver American Eagle, bullion buying tips, and real-world insights into precious metal investing, precious metals, silver coin history, silver coins, and silver bullion. #silver #silvercoins #silverstacking #preciousmetals #investing #coins #coincollecting #coin #numismatics #americansilvereagle #silveramericaneagle #americaneagle #bullion #productreview #commodities #usmint #liberty #ronaldreagan âŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹ â â FOLLOW MONEY METALS EXCHANGE â â đ Facebook †https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMetals đž Instagram †https://instagram.com/moneymetals/ đŠ Twitter/X †https://twitter.com/MoneyMetals đ Pinterest †https://www.pinterest.com/moneymetals/ đŒ LinkedIn †https://www.linkedin.com/company/money-metals đ§” Threads †https://www.threads.com/@moneymetals âŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹ |
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