American Silver Eagle Price Guide
The American Silver Eagle is the U.S. Mint's official silver bullion coin: one troy ounce of .999 fine silver with a $1 face value, first issued in 1986 (Wikipedia – American Silver Eagle).
Why the premium is higher than for other silver
Silver Eagles typically sell at a higher premium than generic rounds and bars. When you just want silver by the ounce, compare alternatives with the same metal content:
- Canadian Silver Maple Leaf (.9999 fine)
- British Silver Britannia
- 1 oz Silver Buffalo round (privately minted, no face value)
- 10 oz, 1 kilo and 100 oz bars
How to read our Silver Eagle table
We show each dealer's single-coin check/wire price. Buying a 20-coin tube or a 500-coin box usually lowers the per-coin price at the dealer; see the dealer page for tier pricing. See current Silver Eagle prices →
FAQ
How much silver is in a Silver Eagle?
One troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
Why do Silver Eagles cost more than silver rounds?
They are sovereign coins from the U.S. Mint with higher demand and distribution costs; rounds from private mints usually sell at lower premiums.