IRA approved

1 oz American Eagle Proof Silver Coin, with Box & Certificate

The only collectible coins allowed in U.S. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Each has exquisite multi-struck images and comes in a beautiful, dark blue velvet case with an official U.S. Mint Certificate.
Silver Purity .9993
Guarantee Approved Refiner
Mint Dates
Random Years
Сomposition
99.93% Silver, 0.07% Copper
Silver Content
1 Oz.
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 American Eagle Proof 1-oz Silver, with Box & Certificate is a 1-ounce .999 fine silver coin struck using a special multi-strike proof process, then presented in a dark blue velvet case with an official U.S. Mint certificate. It carries the classic Walking Liberty design on the obverse, adapted from the historic half-dollar, and John Mercanti’s reverse showing the Great Seal of the United States with 13 stars for the original colonies. Unlike standard bullion issues, this proof coin is positioned as a collectible — and it’s the only type of collectible silver coin the IRS permits inside U.S. Individual Retirement Accounts.

A limited number of these coins are minted each year and frequently sell out, supporting their scarcity and appeal relative to ordinary bullion. The U.S. government guarantees the weight, content, and purity of the silver. Augusta prices this coin at melt value plus an Augusta-set premium — see Pricing & Resale Disclosure below for full details.


Pricing & Resale Disclosure

Coins are sold for an amount over melt value. The value assigned to coins at any given time may vary from retailer to retailer and Augusta cannot guarantee another retailer will value a coin at the same rate as Augusta would in any given circumstance. Augusta cannot guarantee buy-back of any item it sells and cannot guarantee another retailer will purchase a coin. Augusta’s sale prices and potential buyback prices are determined and controlled by Augusta in its sole discretion. Any purchase of precious metals from Augusta is speculative and unregulated. For more information, call Augusta Precious Metals at 800-700-1008. 

 

Silver Purity
.9993
Manufacturer
US Mint
Thickness
2.98 mm
Diameter
1.598 in. (40.6 mm)
Condition
Proof
Face Value
One Dollar
Issuing Country
United States
Obverse Designer
A. A. Weinman
Reverse Designer
John Mercanti
Series
American Eagle
Gross Metal Weight
31.101 g
Mint Dates
Random Years
Composition
99.93% Silver, 0.07% Copper
Silver Content
1 Oz.

FAQs about 1-oz Proof Silver American Eagle

How is this proof coin different from the regular bullion Silver Eagle?
The proof version is multi‑struck on specially prepared planchets to create sharper detail and a mirror‑like finish, and it comes in a presentation case with a Certificate of Authority. The bullion Silver Eagle is intended for straightforward silver exposure and typically ships in tubes or bulk packaging without the presentation case or certificate.
Why are proof Silver American Eagles the only collectible silver coins allowed in IRAs?
IRS rules generally exclude collectibles from IRAs, but proof American Eagles have a specific statutory exception that lets them be held in certain self‑directed IRAs. Other collectible or numismatic silver coins remain prohibited, even if they have similar metal content.
Does the premium mean this coin will always outperform melt value?
Not necessarily: Augusta adds an amount above melt based on factors it considers important, such as collectibility and demand, and that premium can rise or fall independently of spot silver. If you sell to a buyer who does not recognize that extra value, you could realize significantly less than what you originally paid for the coin.
How does this coin's yearly scarcity affect its place in Augusta's dealer network over time?
Limited annual mintage and frequent sellouts tend to build dealer familiarity and recurring collector interest in proof Eagles year over year, distinct from how broadly-traded standard bullion moves through the open market. That's part of why proof Eagles often hold a distinct identity among investors who want a recognized collectible alongside their core silver holdings.

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