1oz. American Eagle Silver
Bullion Coin

American Eagle
Silver Bullion Coin  -  Type II 

2021 - Present

In 2021, coinciding with the American Eagle Bullion Coins 35th Anniversary, the United States Mint announced that several design changes were coming to the reverse sides of the American Eagles Silver and Gold bullion coins.

The announcement revealed that the American Eagle Silver and Gold bullion coins will undergo design improvements on their obverse sides and complete changes on their reverse side.

The U.S. Mint received 39 images for final approval of the American Eagle Silver bullion coin's reverse design, the design below was the one chosen.

Type II - Redesign Features

The image below from the U.S. Mint displays all the new features of the American Eagle Silver - type II. (click the image to enlarge)

The proof, uncirculated, and bullion versions of the American silver eagle coin received these changes.

Note: the investment bullion coin version of the American Eagle Silver does not have a "Mint Mark" on its reverse side, unlike the proof and uncirculated numismatic versions of the coin.

American Gold Eagle Redesign Features
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Type II - Obverse (2021 - Present)

The obverse side of the American Eagle Silver bullion coin displays Adolph A. Weinman's design of the "Walking Liberty," which was originally used for the United States "Walking Liberty" Half-Dollar silver coin, issued from 1916 to 1947.

The obverse design depicts Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian "Liberty" cap while cloaked in the American flag.  The original cap of liberty was the Roman pileus, a felt cap worn by emancipated slaves in ancient Rome, an attribute of Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty. Liberty is in full stride toward the dawn of a new day, with her right arm extended in the bestowal of the spirit of liberty and her left arm cradling branches of laurel (a symbol for the triumph of humanity) and oak (strength). Inscriptions: LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST A under W (Adolf A. Weinman's initials) Year of Issue

Phrygian "Liberty" Cap Classic image of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian "Liberty" Cap

Coin Photos Courtesy of The US Mint.

Type II - Reverse (2021 - Present)

The new design on the reverse side of the American Eagle Silver bullion coin depicts an eagle landing and carrying an oak branch (strength) as if it were adding it to a nest.

Inscriptions:

• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  
• E PLURIBUS UNUM  (Latin for "Out of Many, One")
• • ONE DOLLAR • 1 OZ. FINE SILVER
  
• ESD (initials of Emily Damstra, designer)
• MG (initials of Michael Gaudioso, sculptor)
  

The edge of the coin is reeded with one missing reed to deter counterfeiting.

Note: American Eagle Bullion Coins Do Not have a Mint Mark; only the Collector's Proof and Collector's Un-Circulated Versions of the Silver American Eagles have a mint mark on the reverse side.

Coin Photos Courtesy of The US Mint.

Type II - Reeded Edge Security Feature

The new edge on the American Eagle Silver is the U.S. Mint's latest attempt to stop counterfeiters from reproducing one of the world's most sought-after bullion coins.

The newest anti-counterfeiting measure is a Missing Reed on the silver bullion coin's reeded edge.

American Silver Eagle Missing Reed on Reeded Edge

Where & How American Eagle
Silver Bullion Coins
are Made

The United States Mint's satellite facility, the West Point Mint in New York, is the primary location for all bullion coin production.

However, when demand is high, the US Mint will make bullion coins at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints.

The following video is about how the American Eagle Silver bullion coin is made at the West Point Mint.

Minting the American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin.

1oz. American Eagle Silver Bullion Coin Information:

Introduction:......1986

IRA Approved:....Yes

Grade:...............Uncirculated

Face Value:........$1 US

Total Weight:......31.10 grams

Purity:...............99.90% / 999 per mille

Silver Content:...1 troy oz. / (31.072 grams)

Composition:.....99.90% Silver, Balance Copper

Diameter:..........40.6 mm / (1.598 inches)

Thickness:.........2.98 mm / (0.120 inch)

Mint Mark:.........No

Designers:.........Adolph A. Weisman & John Mercanti

Edge:................reeded

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1oz. American Eagle Silver
Bullion Coins
Mintage and Sales Figures

Type I

2021.........11,811,000..|..1,000,000..|.......495,500..|.....n/a....|...13,306,500

Type II

2021.........13,968,500..|..1,000,000..|.................0..|......n/a....|...14,968,500

Type I  &  Type II

2021............................American Silver Eagle Total.....................28,275,000

Type II

2022........15,963,500....................................n/a...|..15,963,500

2023........20,196,000....................................n/a...|..24,750,000

2024........22,860,000..................................n/a...|.... 22,860,000

2025........22,860,000.....................................n/a...|.... 4,077,000

Mintages Last Updated on 02/23/2025

*Official "Year Dated" Mintage Figures have not been released

2020 Silver Eagles

2020 American Eagle Philadelphia and San Francisco Mint bullion coin articles

5/8/2020 - 2020 American Eagle silver bullion coins from Philadelphia Mint being certified - Coin World

10/30/2020 - San Francisco bullion dollars offered to authorized purchasers - Coin World

10/30/2020 - US Mint to Offer 2020-S American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins in San Francisco Labeled Monster Boxes - CoinNews

1986 - 1998  Silver Eagles
Satellite Mint - Mintage Figures

The blog posts below detail the process of obtaining mintage figures for West Point, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints between 1986-1998.

• Missing : American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins

• Found and Revealed American Silver Eagles

The US Mint's mintage figures from 1986–1998 were obtained through a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request.

The US Mint's response to this guide's FOIA request is seen here on page 1, page 2, and page 3.

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