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1997 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU

1997 1 oz American Silver Eagle BU

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Product Details
The 12th issue from the annual American Silver Eagle program by the U.S. Mint displays one of the most popular and beloved designs in American coinage. The iconic design and .999 fine Silver content further adds to its bullion appeal.

Coin Highlights:
  • Contains 1 oz of fine silver.
  • Multiples of 20 are packaged in mint issued tubes. All other Silver Eagle coins will come in protective packaging.
  • Worldwide mintage of 4,295,004 coins.
  • Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
  • Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s design showing Lady Liberty draped in an American flag, walking gracefully as the sun rises over a ridge.
  • Reverse: A heraldic eagle is shown below 13 small stars, representing the original colonies.
  • Guaranteed and backed by the U.S. Mint.

Protect your American Silver Eagle with this clear plastic capsule or display it in style by adding a jewelry bezel to your order.

One of the most popular designs in American coinage, the Silver Eagle combines beauty with silver bullion appeal. Add the 1997 Silver Eagle to your cart today!

History of the American Silver Eagle Program
The U.S. Mint attempted to establish selling Silver bullion in the 1970s and early 1980s to help reduce the Defense National Stockpile. The reasoning was that domestic needs exceeded that of strategic needs. Many refiners had actually opposed the plan due to concerns of diminishing the need of in-state mining and possible reduction of Silver spot at the time. Throughout the back-and-forth, the United States did end up selling off large amounts of Silver (roughly 105 million troy ounces) but not as coin, as they had originally intended. When this happened, it did in fact cause the price of Silver to drop immediately. Many traders started unloading futures with the anticipation that price would fall, which it did. Over a span of several years and suspensions, it wasn’t until June 21, 1985, that the Senate finally agreed to an amendment by a voice vote. The amended bill was signed by President Ronald Reagan on July 9, 1985. The bill, know as the “Liberty Coin Act” authorized the law of the American Silver Eagle program with an effective date of October 1, 1985, but came with stipulations that no coins may be struck or sold until September 1, 1986. Finally, after all of this, the first American Silver Eagle was released on November 24, 1986, and has gone on to become one of the most beloved, best-selling coins in the world.

The Design (1986 to 2021)
The obverse (front) of the coin was taken from the “Walking Liberty,” originally designed by Adolph A. Weinman, in 1916. The iconic design had already been a public favorite and one of the most beloved of any United States coinage of modern times, which made it an instant favorite among collectors and enthusiasts once released. The reverse (back) was designed by John Mercanti and portrayed a heraldic eagle behind a shield. The eagle holds a banner in its beak while grasping an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, an image that echoes the Great Seal of the United States. Above the eagle and below the legend are 13 five-pointed stars representing the original 13 colonies.

Direct from the U.S. Mint
The U.S. Mint does not sell its bullion coins directly to the public. Instead, they distribute their coins to only a handful of authorized purchasers who then sell the coins to the public. As one of these authorized purchasers, APMEX is able to get coins directly from the U.S. Mint and pass them along to you, our customer.

If you are comparing Silver Eagle against silver bars, Silver Eagles like this 1997 BU Eagle offer government-backed value, high liquidity, and instant recognizability.

The coins you receive may exhibit some level of natural toning and/or oxidation such as spotting. This is a normal process that and can occur over time when exposed to hydrogen sulfide which is naturally occurring in the air.

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Posted By:IwantYourXmasMoney

From:USA

Date:Jun 10, 2023

Great looking.

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Great coin in a great series. Fast shipping!


  • Pros
  • Attractive Design
  • Easy to Sell
  • Mint Condition
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Ken

From:Lubbock, Tx

Date:Dec 28, 2022

Great coin

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I’ll say the same thing again, fantastic coin to collect and build complete sets of.


  • Pros
  • Attractive Design
  • Easy to Sell
  • Mint Condition
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:The Viking 4 Silver Guy

From:Oregon

Date:Feb 20, 2021

it's a silver coin with a Great Date

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I am Satisficed with all {3} I bought i needed this Date, Glad I found um at APMEX were else, Good Job!!


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Easy to Sell
  • Mint Condition
  • Recognized Brand
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Chumlypage,llc

From:Bethlehem,pa

Date:Jun 24, 2019

Awesome

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Awesome thank you


  • Pros
  • Attractive Design
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Mint Condition
  • Cons
  • Common (higher mintage)
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Lavender Lady

From:Glencoe Illinois

Date:Mar 5, 2018

AAAAA+++++

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This was a much needed coin for my collection at an affordable price.


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Mint Condition
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Dad

From:Grand Ronde, OR

Date:Jan 27, 2018

Fast shipping, fair peices

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Putting together the American Silver Eagle series for my son as a gift. It was fun for me, and hopefully he will enjoy and get the bug. Investing in the future for me and him.


  • Pros
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:T

From:indiana

Date:Nov 24, 2016

Great purchase

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Wanted to start my kids in an interest in coin collecting, by purchasing this sae in his year of birth. Will work great for a stocking stuffer, and hopefully will create another common interest for him and I. Great service from apmex once again.


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  • Recognized Brand
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  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Warren

From:Missouri

Date:Apr 22, 2016

Excelent value

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Good buy for the price


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Easy to Sell
  • Mint Condition
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:Russ

From:Simi Valley, Ca

Date:Dec 1, 2015

Exactly as described. Very nice

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Exactly as described. Received promptly and in brilliant condition


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Recognized Brand
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:CHIPSDICE

From:Round Rock, TX

Date:Aug 6, 2015

"A good buy with a low mintage"

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Working on B U set


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Easy to Sell
  • Mint Condition
  • Recognized Brand
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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