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American Silver Eagles
The American Silver Eagle is one of the most widely recognized and respected coins in the world today. Silver Eagles come in various forms. These forms are bullion and proof coins, as well as uncirculated and certified versions. Silver eagles have an interesting and rich history. The coins were originally thought up in order to release a large amount of silver to the public.
The American Silver Eagle is one of the most widely recognized and respected coins in the world today. Silver Eagles come in various forms. These forms are bullion and proof coins, as well as uncirculated and certified versions. Silver eagles have an interesting and rich history.
Since 2000, the amount of Silver Eagles produced by the U.S. Mint has increased consistently. While during the 1980s the mint would produce 5 to 10 million Silver Eagles per year, by 2008 the mint produced 20 million Silver Eagles, in 2009 they produced 30 million Silver Eagles and in 2010 the mint made 34 million Silver Eagles. The last several years have seen turbulence in global markets. These issues include but are not limited to the U.S. housing and mortgage crises, The European Union sovereign debt crises and several other issues. This economic uncertainty has likely helped drive demand for American Silver Eagles and other forms of bullion.
Types of Silver Eagles
American Silver Eagles carry a face value of $1 and are good, legal tender. Most American Silver Eagles bought are the uncirculated type. Silver Eagles contain 1 troy ounce of .999 percent fine silver. Though the BU bullion version tends to be the most common, there are also many variations of the coin.
BU Coins
Brilliantly Uncirculated (BU) means that the coin has come directly from the mint in sealed packaging and has never been used as currency. Thus, the coin has had little to no contact with human hands. These uncirculated Silver Eagle coins carry a relatively small premium over the spot silver price also adding to their popularity. Silver Eagles can often sell for less than $2.50 over the spot silver price.
Proof Coins
Silver Eagle proofs are a bit different. These proof coins are struck multiple times giving the coin a very shiny luster. Proof coins, because they are considered to be more collectible, carry significantly higher premiums than uncirculated silver eagles. In fact, it is not uncommon for silver eagle proofs to sell for $40 or more over the current spot silver price.
Certified Coins
Certified silver eagles are silver eagles that have been handled or circulated but have been sent in to a grading company to be certified. The grading process assigns a grade to the coin based on multiple factors including scarcity, condition and more. The grading company certifies the authenticity and grade of the coin and then sends the coins back out. These certified coins, like proof coins, are considered more collectible and thus carry higher premiums over the spot silver price.
Silver Eagle Design
Aside from the fact that it has been physically produced by a reputable source, the US Mint, the coin is also admired because of the care that has gone into creating its design and transferring that onto a fine silver bullion coin. The designs found on both the obverse and reverse of the coin are looked at as symbolic representations of liberty, freedom and patriotism.
Obverse
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The obverse side of the coin features a variation of the Walking Lady Liberty. First created by Adolf A. Weinman for use on the Walking Liberty Half-Dollar, the coin was and has remained to this day, a favorite of the American people. It features Lady Liberty standing aside the ocean with the sun rising beyond. The Lady appears to be embracing the sun with one arm representing the welcoming of a new day. Her gown is made up of stars and stripes which represent the American flag. Her left arm is graciously grasping bundles of oak and laurel. The obverse is also stamped with the year that the coin was minted. Circling above Lady Liberty is the word 'LIBERTY' while to her right is the phrase: 'In God We Trust.'
Reverse
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The reverse side of the coin features a rather new design created by US Mint engraver John Marcanti. It depicts a Heraldic eagle which is grasping a bundle of arrows in one talon while the other is holding an olive branch. He calmly sits behind a shield. In his mouth is a ribbon which has the phrase 'E. Pluribus Unum' inscribed upon it. Directly above the eagle's head are 13 stars arranged in an upside-down pyramid pattern. These serve to represent the United States' beginnings as 13 colonies. Circulating around the edges of the coin are the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and '1 oz. FINE SILVER ~ ONE DOLLAR.'
Mint Packaging
Aside from purchasing single coins, there are a few other options available to investors and collectors. After striking these coins at their facility, the US Mint packages them into tubes or rolls of 20 coins. These rolls are then placed into boxes (also known as Monster Boxes) and strapped shut. As to protect the integrity of each coin, when you are ordering quantities of twenty coins, Silver.com will ship them in their original mint-sealed tubes. Quantities of 500 coins will remain in their original mint-strapped Monster Boxes.
Aside from protecting and maintaining the integrity of each coin, these two options also allow for easier storage. Tubes can simply be placed atop one another in small spaces for storage, while monster boxes can be piled high. All of Silver.com's American Eagle coins are acquired from certified coin distributors in their original mint packaging so customers can rest assured of each coins authenticity. Be sure to browse our wide selection of these coins and add some to your collection, or even start a brand new one! To learn more about our company feel free to call us at 1-888-989-7223 or see what our customers are saying by reading some reviews of buying from Silver.com.
Investors are losing thousands of dollars on graded bullion coins. Don't make the same mistake!For years now, investors have been misled by the promise of financial returns on modern, graded bullion coins. Dealers present recently minted, high-grade American Eagles and Buffalos as rare and charge as much as 10 times what these bullion coins are worth. While a 2017 MS70 1 oz. Gold American Eagle coin may be in perfect condition, in most cases, it isn't especially rare or valuable. If you pay a high premium for this coin, you won't get your money back when you go to sell.
Numismatic Versus Bullion Coins: Why Perfection Is Hard to Find in Rare Coins
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Numismatic coins command a premium over their precious metal content because they are historical, unique, or have other special qualities that make them rare and valuable. Newer bullion coins—even in perfect condition—are typically only worth their weight in gold or silver.
True Numismatic Coins
Bullion coins, such as American Eagles and American Buffalos, are never circulated like older U.S. coins were. Back when the United States used gold and silver as money, coins were made on a very primitive minting press compared to today's. The coins were then put in burlap bags and shipped around the country by train, ships, and other rough transportation. By the time these coins arrived at banks around the U.S., they had a number of bag marks from being rubbed together along the way. So, there were certainly no coins that would ever grade MS70 by today's standards.
Once the banks got them, the majority of these coins were circulated to be used as money. Then in 1933, the government melted down most of the coins and the gold was reformed into large ingots that went into the United States Gold Reserves. Very few coins in comparison to what were minted survived in mint state condition—let alone high grades.
Graded Moderns
Today's bullion coins are struck incredibly sharp from much more sophisticated minting presses. The coins are immediately placed in plastic and bought in large quantities by dealers. Many of these coins are then shipped directly to the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) and the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) to be graded. Since the strikes are so precise and these coins have never been touched by human hands—let alone been circulated—many of them grade in excellent condition: MS70 or at least MS69. The same is true with proof coins. They often grade PR70 or PR69.
Mint State Alone Doesn't Make a Coin Rare or Valuable
The bottom line is that a high mint state doesn't make a coin rare. In most cases, when companies are selling coins in high grades, they are not and are likely never going to be rare. The mintage number is too high for most of these certified coins for them to ever compare to early American coins that are truly scarce in mint state condition. It's a totally different market.
The problem is that people think of newer bullion coins mostly for their condition. Yes, it's true that an MS70 is the highest grade. However, it's not the grade that makes the coin valuable. It's the number of coins that exist in that grade or potentially could be graded in that condition that make a coin valuable.
See for Yourself:
- Go online and see how many MS65 or lower Gold Buffalos you see. Try to find an MS67 Silver Eagle. There are almost none.
- Now go online and search for MS69 and MS70 Gold Buffalos or Silver Eagles. There's an abundance. That's because most of these coins are brand new and uncirculated when they're graded. Therefore, how rare are they?
- In comparison, look and see how many Pre-1933 MS69-70 $20 Double Eagles you find. It will be nearly, if not entirely, impossible.
Think about it from this perspective. How many 1967 Mustangs are there still in great condition? The majority of these classic muscle cars no longer exist. So, the ones that are still around in great condition can appreciate in value as investments for many people. In comparison, how many Mustangs manufactured today will really have investment or collectible appeal in 50 years if they're all preserved in perfect or near perfect condition?
Research Before Regret: Paying Premiums for 'Rare' Modern Coins
At Scottsdale Bullion & Coin, we are faced with breaking this news to clients far too often. They have paid premiums as high as 10 times what the actual coin is worth because a dealer misled them about the coin's rarity and value. When they went to sell the coin, coin companies, and often even the very dealer who sold them the coin, will only pay the spot price. This is when they discover the unfortunate truth about modern, graded bullion coins: they're bad investments!
Coin dealers have different tactics for misrepresenting these coins. Dealers often use autographs from prominent figures, such as former U.S. Mint directors, to exaggerate the value of coins. In rare cases has this ever been true. It's a great way to hype something that on its own is not scarce to begin with. It's really another way for companies to lead potential customers down the primrose path.
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Buy to Collect, Not Invest
Here is our advice: if you are buying a graded modern bullion coin, do it because you love the coin and you want to have one preserved in a high mint state condition. Not because it's an investment but because you love the coin.
Scottsdale Bullion & Coin rarely recommends these certified coins. If we do, it is as a novelty type coin. Never as an investment. If it's done that way, you will have a wonderful specimen, but invest your money in coins that are truly scarce.
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Reduce Your Losses on Certified Bullion
Paying a premium for certified bullion happens far too often in the precious metals investing community. If you think you may have overpaid for American Eagles, Buffalos, or other slabbed bullion, contact the advisors at SBC Gold. We've developed a strategy to help you reduce your losses on these coins.
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Unfortunately, dealers employ deceptive practices to charge a premium for certified bullion. Beware of promises that you're getting a 'rare coin' or 'exclusive coin.' These are just two of the tactics they use.
With so much misleading or flat out false advertising surrounding the sale of bullion coins these days, it can be difficult to know if you're truly getting what you paid for. Talking to a professional coin advisor can help you avoid the common mistake of paying premiums for certified coins.
The advisors at Scottsdale Bullion & Coin are here to help you make an informed decision that you'll be happy with for years to come. Contact us today to make sure your next coin purchase isn't one you'll regret.
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