The American Silver Eagle is a bullion coin, which was first introduced in the year 2021. Issued by the West Point Mint, the coin is in the Unites States' precious metals category. Although the coin is not technically a bullion coin, it is often referred to as such due to its bullion content, which is 90% silver. Other reasons for the coin being called a silver coin include the fact that it contains one Troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver and because it is part of the American Eagle collection. If you are looking for an investment in numismatic coins, then you should consider buying the 2021 American Silver Eagle - which is highly recommended for numismatics, whether in the form of individual coins or in the form of bullion bars.