Silver Eagles

The first Silver Eagle Dollar coins were released in November 1986.  They were authorized by Congress the previous year as a way to reduce the national Defense Stockpile of silver.  By 2002, the stockpile was almost depleted, so new legislation was passed to allow silver to be purchased on the open market so the program could continue.  The Silver Eagle Dollar coins have been produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and West Point Mints.

*Note:  This section also includes specially enhanced Silver Eagle Dollar coins picturing important historical figures or events.  These coins are a nice complement to your regular Silver Eagle Dollar coin collection.