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American Silver Eagle
A kind of silver coin · also called Silver Eagle
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The American Silver Eagle is the official United States bullion coin, measuring about 1.6 inches across.
Each coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure silver, giving it a precise weight of 1.1 ounces (0.0311 kg). With a diameter of 1.61 inches (0.041 m), it is significantly wider than any circulating modern American coin. Its thickness is 0.12 inches (0.003 m), which is roughly the same height as two dimes stacked together. Because the United States Mint enforces strict legal standards, these dimensions do not vary across production years.
From Wikipedia
The American Silver Eagle is the official silver bullion coin of the United States. It was first released by the United States Mint on November 24, 1986, and portrays the Goddess of Liberty in a design by Adolph A.
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Questions people ask
- How big is an American Silver Eagle?
- The coin measures 1.61 inches (0.041 m) across, 0.12 inches (0.003 m) thick, and weighs 1.1 ounces (0.0311 kg). That makes it noticeably wider and heavier than a standard US quarter.
Weight
1.1 oz (31.1 g)
- Length
- 1.61 in (4.1 cm)
- Height
- 0.118 in (3 mm)
Quick answer
The coin measures 1.61 inches (0.041 m) across, 0.12 inches (0.003 m) thick, and weighs 1.1 ounces (0.0311 kg). That makes it noticeably wider and heavier than a standard US quarter.
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