1999 Silver Eagle
1999 American Silver Eagle
The 1999 Silver Eagle saw mintages pushed to new heights, in part spurred by a resurgence of interest in precious metals ahead of Y2K. The bullion mintage rose to nearly 7.5 million, representing the highest total since 1987.
The US Mint offered the 1999 Proof Silver Eagle for collectors. This coin was struck with a high quality cameo proof finish and limited to 550,000 coins. The coins were initially priced at $24 each. The Mint sold out the entire authorized mintage of coins, although the final mintage is slightly lower due to adjustments.
Despite the higher mintages of this year, collectors of certified coins will have some difficultly obtaining perfect graded proof coins in PCGS and NGC holders. MS 70 graded coins are a difficult find in NGC holders and do not exist in PCGS holders.
The overall average price of silver for 1999 was $5.22 per ounce.
1999 Silver Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 7,408,640
Proof Mintage: 549,976
1999 Silver Eagle Specification
Mint Mark: none (bullion), P (proof)
Designers: Adolph A. Weinman (obverse), John Mercanti (reverse)
Composition: 99.93% silver, 0.07% copper
Weight: 31.101 grams (1.000 ounces)
Diameter: 40.6 mm (1.598 inches)
Thickness: 2.98 mm (0.117 inches)
Edge: Reeded
1999 Silver Eagles For Sale
