The 1 oz American Silver Eagle is a popular bullion coin minted by the United States Mint. It was first introduced in 1986 and has since become one of the most recognized and widely traded silver coins in the world. The coin contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, which means it is composed of 99.9% pure silver. The weight and purity of the coin are guaranteed by the U.S. government.
