US EAGLE

The United States gold and silver eagles continue to be minted in abundance. There is a large market for these coins, as well as a diverse array of weights. This allows even the smallest investor to get involved in these coins. You can view prices, weights, and the actual coins here: http://www.bullionuk.com/products/gold/coins/usa/.

The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. U.S. Government Guarantee The American Eagle is uniquely the only silver bullion coin whose weight, content, and purity is guaranteed by the United States Government. Requiring no assaying, American Eagles are easily converted to cash at any time. The US Eagle was first released on November 24, 1986, it is struck only in the 1 troy oz denomination. It has a nominal face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver by the United States Mint. The Silver Eagle has been produced at three mints. The Philadelphia mint carries a "P" mintmark. The San Francisco mint issued proofs that bear an "S". The mint at West Point, New York have a "W" on the reverse.