The 1996 1oz Silver American Eagle Bullion Coin is struck by the United States Mint from one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. As part of the official silver bullion coin programme of the United States, it represents an annual issue within one of the world's most recognised bullion coin series. The obverse features Adolph A. Weinman's classic Walking Liberty design, while the reverse carries the eagle design used for the year of issue. The 1996 release remains popular with both bullion investors and collectors building complete date runs of the Silver American Eagle series.
