2010 American Silver Eagle

2010 American Silver Eagle

Obverse:

  • Depiction of Liberty originally used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar designed by Adolph A. Weinman and issued for circulation from 1916 to 1945.
  • Liberty is pictured walking towards the left with the sun rising before her. One hand is outstretched and the other holds an olive branch. A flag is draped around her shoulders and billows in the wind.

Reverse:

  • Heraldic Eagle with Shield. Thirteen stars appear above. The Eagle’s talons grasp an olive branch and bundle of arrows.
  • Designed by John Mercanti.

Coin Details:

  • The 2010 Silver Eagles are struck with a composition of .999 fine silver with the balance copper. Each coin contains 1.000 Troy ounce of silver.
  • The weight, content, and purity of each coin is guaranteed by the United States government.
  • Traditionally, the coins have been issued in a bullion version with collectible proof and uncirculated versions. In the prior year the collectible versions of the coins were canceled.

Where to Find:

  • The bullion version of the 2010 American Silver Eagle is distributed by the United States Mint through a network of authorized purchasers. They purchase the coins in bulk and resell them to other precious metals dealers, coin dealers, and the public.
  • When issued, the collectible proof and uncirculated versions of the Silver Eagle are sold directly to the public by the United States Mint.
  • As of the end of February 2010, the United States Mint had recorded annual sales of 5,642,500 bullion coins. View the latest Precious Metals Sales Reports for the latest figures.

History:

  • The Silver Eagle has been issued as a bullion coin each year since 1986. Collectible proof versions have been issued each year from 1986 to 2008. Collectible uncirculated versions have been issued from 2006 to 2008.
  • The 2010 Silver Eagle bullion coins were first available to the United States Mint’s authorized purchasers on January 19, 2010.
  • The US Mint has not provided any information regarding the status collectible versions of the coin for 2010.
  • The 2011 Silver Eagle will be released on January 3, 2011.