The 1 Oz American Eagle silver investment coin has been minted by the US Mint since 1986. The purity of the coins is 99.93% silver and 0.07% copper. The silver comes exclusively from mines in the USA. The obverse of the coin features a motif of Liberty walking towards the sunrise. The motif includes the inscriptions "LIBERTY" and the official US motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the year of issue. Coins minted since mid-2021 feature the initials of the author "WA" placed below the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST". The reverse of the coin depicts a bald eagle, the national symbol of the USA. The coin minted since mid-2021 depicts a realistic image of a bald eagle with its wings spread before landing. The predator is clutching an oak branch in its talons. The coin description includes the name of the country "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", the denomination "ONE DOLLAR", the weight "1 OZ FINE SILVER" and the US motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". The coin also includes the small initials of the designer "ESD" and the medalist Michael Gaudioso "MG".