American Silver Eagle

The official silver bullion coin of the United States is the American Silver Eagle, which was first released on November 24, 1986 by the United States Mint. Guaranteed to contain one trou oz. of 99.9% pure silver, it has a nominal face value of $1. The American Silver Eagles content , weight and purity are certified by the United States Mint. There are three mint producers, which are: Philiadelphia Mint, the San Francisco Mint and the West Point Mint. The American Silver Eagle bullion coin may be used to fund Individual Retirement Account investments(as per wikipedia.com). » American Silver Eagle