American Silver Coin
The contents of the Silver Eagle coin, the weight, and purity of the silver are certified by the United States Mint. The US Mint also produces a proof version and an uncirculated version of coin for collectors. The Silver Eagle has been produced at three mints: the San Francisco Mint, the Philadelphia Mint, and the West Point Mint. As mentioned before The American Silver Eagle bullion coin may be used to fund IRA accounts. There are certain criteria that must be met to qualify, but it is not difficult and speaking to a precious metals specialist will give you all of the information you need to satisfy the requirements.
The coin’s design was taken from the “Walking Liberty” design by Adolph A. Weinman, which originally had been used on the Walking Liberty Half Dollar coin of the United States from 1916 to 1947. As this iconic design had been a public favorite and one of the most beloved designs of any United States coinage.
The reverse was designed by John Mercanti and portrays a heraldic eagle behind a shield; the eagle grasps an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left talon, echoing the Great Seal of the United States; above the eagle are thirteen five-pointed stars representing the Thirteen Colonies. The reverse is inscribed with the phrases UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1 OZ. FINE SILVER~ONE DOLLAR, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
If you would like more information on how to add silver coins or other precious metals to your Individual Retirement Account contact a precious metals specialist. ITM Trading has a long and excellent reputation of help clients acquire precious metals and rare coins, and would be an solid choice to get information.
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