Design: The coin features Adolph A. Weinman's "Walking Liberty" design on the obverse (front) and John Mercanti's heraldic eagle design on the reverse (back) (for coins produced before mid-2021).Composition: Each coin contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and has a nominal face value of $1 USD, backed by the U.S. government.Mintage: The 2017 American Silver Eagle had a final mintage of 18,065,500.Investment/Collectibility: These coins are popular among both investors for their silver content and collectors for their design and series appeal.Availability: While the U.S. Mint does not sell bullion coins directly to the public, they are available through authorized distributors and various coin and precious metal dealers online and in physical stores.rily in the 1830s) as diplomatic gifts and restrikes.