American Silver Eagles were first manufactured and offered for sale in 1986 following their approval on July 9, 1985, by the Liberty Coin Act (Public Law 99-61). Each is made of.999 pure silver ...

As the USGB noted, you can buy these coins cheaply and in bulk to build a large collection with relatively pure silver content. The American Silver Eagle began production in 1986 when the U.S ...

It was last sold at auction in January 1986 to coin collector ... [Related: Colonial silver coin found in cabinet sells for $2.5 million.] This double eagle $20 gold piece weighs nearly an ounce.