BULLION COINS 101:
United States of America

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American Silver and Gold Eagles were first issued in 1986 by the United States government, and they are legal tender.

Each bullion coin is stamped on its face with its precious metal content. Silver Eagles are available only in a 1 oz weight with the obverse side depicting "Walking Liberty" by Adolph A. Weinman and the reverse side depicting "Heraldic Eagle" by John Mercanti. Gold Eagles are available in 5 weights with the obverse side depicting "Liberty," an altered version of the $20 gold piece designed by Augustus St. Gaudens and the reverse depicting "A Family of Eagles" by Mrs. Miley Busiek.

Silver Eagles are minted in Philadelphia and San Francisco while Gold Eagles are minted in Philadelphia and West Point.

Silver and Gold Eagles may also be used to fund Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

The American Platinum Eagle was first issued in 1997 by the United States Government. The coin's face is stamped with its precious metal content and furthermore, it holds the distinction of having the highest face value ($100) for any U.S. coin. As with Silver and Gold Eagles, Platinum Eagles are eligible to fund Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

The obverse side of the coin, "Portrait of Liberty," was designed by John Mercanti. The reverse side of the coin titled, "Soaring Bald Eagle," was designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr.