The following is an article excerpt from CoinweekCollecting American Gold Eagles is an attractive endeavor for a lot of numismatists.My last article examined the fascinating phenomenon of the annual rush for American Silver Eagles that occurs in January. As mentioned, thousands of collectors are actively involved in the series. A set of American Silver Eagles are affordable and can be completed with a modest cash outlay. Silver Eagles have been produced since 1986, and there are about 40 different Mint State issues and about 35 different Proof issues. The Mint has also sold several special finish coins for collectors, including Reverse Proof and Enhanced Uncirculated. Finally, the coins contain one ounce of pure silver and have an impressive physical appearance.
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