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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Silver Eagle Coin Collection

By George Lapidis

Silver coins form an integral part of any coin collection. The American Silver Eagle Coin Sets are valued as special because they are of the largest size available in the market and made of the purest grade of silver in the history of the United States.

Of the many aspects associated with these coins, one is the size. They are an easy convenient size which makes them very mobile and the owner can transport them with ease.

These coins have a government guarantee status which is applicable universally. This makes the coins highly valuable and they retain great value around the world.

The worth of silver eagle coins is high but how do you compare them with other collectible coins. Their worth differs in that these coins are not antique.

This collector's item is a young issue and has been in exchange for only 20 years.

When purchasing an American Silver Eagle coins set for your collection you must be aware of the location and date the coins were minted. Also you may be able to get a good comprehension of the worth of the coin if you know the mint marks and the finish of the production.

These coins are not meant for market circulation or trading but were created and issued only for collectors. The collectibles can be purchased directly from the US Mint.

Initially when the Silver Eagle coins were launched, collectors were allowed to buy only from certified coin dealers or the manufacturers of precious metals. However, later on collectors could purchase directly from the mint.

The silver eagle coin collection from the limited edition set of the 1955 era is the most sought after collectible. The 1995 " W Proof American Silver Eagle is off the market and not available for purchase.

The one ounce American gold eagle combined with the half, quarter and tenth were also included in the set. The set was available in the market for less than a grand with only 125 sets minted in total.

The fact that the American eagle coin collection is guaranteed by the government gives the collector an assurance regarding the purity, value and weight of the coins in question. These coins are loaded by hand into the coin press and then they were stuck on specially burnished blanks that had the special mint mark for each coin.

In present times the American silver eagle coin is the best seller in the global silver coin market. Over 130 million pieces were sold since 1986 and each was made from 100% pure silver guaranteed by the government. - 23311

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