2020-W 1 oz American Silver Eagle Burnished Coin with Box and COA

2020-W 1 oz American Silver Eagle Burnished Coin with Box and COA The 1 oz American Silver Eagle is one of the most iconic silver bullion coins globally, first released by the United States Mint in 1986.  It contains 1 Troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver, making it a favorite in the numismatic market for its guaranteed weight and metal content. These US Silver Eagles, in particular, are Burnished coins minted at the West Point branch and bear the “W” mint mark. The blanks used in their making underwent a special treatment process called burnishing, which cleans them from undesired oxides, resulting in a matte finish with more vivid design details. At SD Bullion, 2020-W 1 oz Burnished American Silver Eagles are housed in an original mint box and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Coin Highlights Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver; Burnished coin; Produced by the US Mint; Issued in West Point and carries the “W” mint mark; Bears a USD 1 face value and legal tender status; The obverse features “The Walking Liberty” by Adolph A. Weinman; The reverse displays John Mercanti’s Heraldic Eagle; Housed in an original mint box with a COA. The Design The obverse features Lady Liberty folded in the American flag as she walks with an outstretched arm and oak branches in the other. It also contains the word “LIBERTY” engraved at the top, the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” on the lower right, the “W” West Point mint mark beneath it, and the year of issuance at the bottom rim. The reverse displays the Heraldic Eagle beneath 13 stars, representing the Thirteen Original Colonies. The Eagle has the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in its beak.  The inscribed face value, weight, metal content, and purity information reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “1 OZ FINE SILVER,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”  Burnished Coins A Burnished American Eagle Coin results from a “burnishing” process, hence the name. It essentially means that the blanks are cleaned from all oxides formed during the annealing and rimming process. This way, burnished coins get a satin look and a smooth surface but less reflective luster than the Proof version. Buy 2020-W 1 oz American Silver Eagle Burnished Coins with Box and COA at SD Bullion Own a piece of American history.  Shop the 2020-W 1 oz American Silver Eagle Burnished Coin online with Box and COA, 24/7, from SD Bullion. If you prefer, our team is available through our web chat feature or at 1-(800)-294-8732 during regular business hours.